North CarolinaNC
Effective tax rate
0.73%
Median home value
$285,400
Median annual tax
$2,083
National rank
#33
Counties
100
Counties in North Carolina
Scotland County
0.61%Median value: $361,507
Anson County
0.61%Median value: $216,025
Richmond County
0.61%Median value: $298,863
Montgomery County
0.61%Median value: $381,701
Pender County
0.61%Median value: $236,219
Greene County
0.61%Median value: $319,056
Northampton County
0.61%Median value: $173,574
Warren County
0.61%Median value: $256,412
Alleghany County
0.61%Median value: $339,250
Gates County
0.60%Median value: $363,570
Hertford County
0.60%Median value: $218,087
Bertie County
0.60%Median value: $300,925
Martin County
0.60%Median value: $383,763
Washington County
0.60%Median value: $238,281
Tyrrell County
0.60%Median value: $321,119
Hyde County
0.60%Median value: $175,637
Beaufort County
0.60%Median value: $258,475
Pamlico County
0.60%Median value: $341,313
Jones County
0.60%Median value: $195,831
Bladen County
0.60%Median value: $278,669
Swain County
0.59%Median value: $365,632
Macon County
0.59%Median value: $220,150
Graham County
0.59%Median value: $302,988
Cherokee County
0.59%Median value: $385,826
Clay County
0.59%Median value: $240,344
Dare County
0.59%Median value: $323,182
Currituck County
0.59%Median value: $177,700
Camden County
0.59%Median value: $260,538
Pasquotank County
0.59%Median value: $343,376
Perquimans County
0.59%Median value: $197,894
Chowan County
0.59%Median value: $280,732
Ashe County
0.58%Median value: $367,695
Avery County
0.58%Median value: $222,213
Mitchell County
0.58%Median value: $305,051
Yancey County
0.58%Median value: $387,889
Madison County
0.58%Median value: $242,407
McDowell County
0.58%Median value: $325,245
Rutherford County
0.58%Median value: $179,763
Polk County
0.58%Median value: $262,601
Transylvania County
0.58%Median value: $345,438
Jackson County
0.58%Median value: $199,956
Haywood County
0.58%Median value: $282,794
Granville County
0.57%Median value: $224,276
Vance County
0.57%Median value: $307,114
Person County
0.57%Median value: $389,951
Caswell County
0.57%Median value: $244,469
Orange County
0.57%Median value: $327,307
Stokes County
0.57%Median value: $181,825
Yadkin County
0.57%Median value: $264,663
Davie County
0.57%Median value: $347,501
Alexander County
0.57%Median value: $202,019
Watauga County
0.57%Median value: $284,857
Brunswick County
0.56%Median value: $226,338
Carteret County
0.56%Median value: $309,176
Lenoir County
0.56%Median value: $392,014
Wilson County
0.56%Median value: $246,532
Hoke County
0.56%Median value: $329,370
Columbus County
0.56%Median value: $183,888
Sampson County
0.56%Median value: $266,726
Duplin County
0.56%Median value: $349,564
Edgecombe County
0.56%Median value: $204,082
Halifax County
0.56%Median value: $286,920
Franklin County
0.56%Median value: $369,758
Chatham County
0.55%Median value: $228,401
Nash County
0.55%Median value: $311,239
Lincoln County
0.55%Median value: $394,077
Caldwell County
0.55%Median value: $248,595
Burke County
0.55%Median value: $331,433
Cleveland County
0.55%Median value: $185,951
Stanly County
0.55%Median value: $268,789
Lee County
0.55%Median value: $351,627
Surry County
0.55%Median value: $206,145
Rockingham County
0.55%Median value: $288,982
Wilkes County
0.55%Median value: $371,820
Catawba County
0.54%Median value: $230,464
Rowan County
0.54%Median value: $313,302
Davidson County
0.54%Median value: $396,140
Alamance County
0.54%Median value: $250,658
Randolph County
0.54%Median value: $333,496
Robeson County
0.54%Median value: $188,013
Harnett County
0.54%Median value: $270,851
Wayne County
0.54%Median value: $353,689
Henderson County
0.54%Median value: $208,207
Craven County
0.54%Median value: $291,045
Moore County
0.54%Median value: $373,883
Durham County
0.53%Median value: $315,364
Buncombe County
0.53%Median value: $398,202
Union County
0.53%Median value: $252,720
Cabarrus County
0.53%Median value: $335,558
Gaston County
0.53%Median value: $190,076
New Hanover County
0.53%Median value: $272,914
Onslow County
0.53%Median value: $355,752
Johnston County
0.53%Median value: $210,270
Pitt County
0.53%Median value: $293,108
Iredell County
0.53%Median value: $375,946
Wake County
0.52%Median value: $357,815
Mecklenburg County
0.52%Median value: $212,333
Guilford County
0.52%Median value: $295,171
Forsyth County
0.52%Median value: $378,009
Cumberland County
0.52%Median value: $232,526
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North Carolina has an effective property tax rate of 0.73%, ranking #33 highest in the nation. The median home value is $285,400, and the median annual property tax payment is $2,083.
Property taxes in North Carolina are below the national median rate of 1.02%. This lower rate can make homeownership more affordable compared to many other states.
Property tax exemptions in North Carolina
North Carolina offers several property tax exemptions to eligible homeowners. Common exemptions include homestead exemptions for primary residences, senior citizen exemptions for residents over 65, veteran exemptions for military service members, and disability exemptions. Contact your county assessor's office for specific eligibility requirements and application deadlines.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in North Carolina?
North Carolina has an effective property tax rate of 0.73%, ranking #33 highest in the nation. The median annual property tax payment is $2,083 on a $285,400 home.
How does North Carolina property tax compare to the national average?
The national median effective property tax rate is 1.02%. North Carolina's rate of 0.73% is below the national median of 1.02%, meaning homeowners in North Carolina pay less relative to their home values.
Which county in North Carolina has the highest property tax?
Scotland County has the highest effective property tax rate in North Carolina at 0.61%.
Which county in North Carolina has the lowest property tax?
Cumberland County has the lowest effective property tax rate in North Carolina at 0.52%.
What property tax exemptions are available in North Carolina?
North Carolina offers several property tax exemptions including homestead exemptions for primary residences, senior citizen exemptions for residents over 65, veteran exemptions for military service members, and disability exemptions. Contact your county assessor's office for specific eligibility requirements.