CountyTax

North Carolina property tax rates by county

North Carolina · #36 of 52 · 100 counties

0.66%state benchmark

Median annual property tax $1,896 · median home value $288,900

Below the U.S. benchmark 0.94%. Annual payment due Jan 5.

When it's due in North Carolina

All states
Annual payment
Due Jan 5
Late after Jan 6 under state law — the exact cutoff time, weekend/holiday carry-over and this year's date are on your bill.
Late penalty2% interest for remainder of January (Jan 6-31), plus 0.75% for each month thereafter until paid (N.C. Gen. Stat. § 105-360(a))
Early-payment discountcounties may adopt schedule of discounts for payments made in July, August, or September (typically 0.5% - 1.5% under N.C.G.S. § 105-360(c))
Appeal windowCounty Board of Equalization and Review prior to adjournment (typically May/June or within 30 days of notice) (N.C.G.S. § 105-322)

Taxes due September 1, payable at par through January 5 of following year, delinquent January 6. Regular annual schedule; tax year: calendar 2026, bills mailed July/Aug. Source: N.C. Gen. Stat. § 105-360, rules checked 2026-09-19. Confirm the amount and deadline on your official tax bill.

Counties, highest rate first

Benchmark = median real estate taxes paid ÷ median home value, ACS 2020–2024 5-year. Counties where the Census reports a range ("less than $200", "$10,000 or more") get no rate.