What is the property tax rate in North Carolina?

North Carolina has an effective property tax rate of 0.66%, ranking it #36 out of 50 states. The median homeowner pays $1,896 per year.

How are property taxes calculated in North Carolina?

Property taxes in North Carolina are calculated by multiplying the assessed value of your property by the local tax rate (millage rate). The effective rate shown here (0.66%) represents the median taxes paid as a percentage of median home value across the state.

Which county in North Carolina has the lowest property taxes?

Among North Carolina's 100 counties, Yancey County has one of the lowest effective property tax rates.

Does North Carolina have a homestead exemption?

Yes, North Carolina offers several property tax exemptions including: Elderly/Disabled Exclusion, Disabled Veteran, Circuit Breaker Tax Deferment. See the exemptions section above for details.

North Carolina Property Tax Rate

100 Counties

0.66%effective rate

North Carolina has an effective property tax rate of 0.66%, ranking it #36 among all 50 states. The median homeowner in North Carolina pays $1,896 per year in property taxes on a home valued at $288,900. This rate is 28% lower than the national average of 0.92%.

Effective Tax Rate📊

0.66%

#36 of 50 states

Median Tax Paid🏠

$1,896

Per year

Median Home Value💰

$288,900

2024 estimate

Total Counties📍

100

Population: 10,730,404

Property Tax Rates by County in North Carolina

Rank ▲	County	Effective Rate	Median Tax	Median Value
#1	Halifax County	1.15%	$1,216	$106,200
#2	Northampton County	1.08%	$1,239	$114,500
#3	Martin County	1.06%	$1,168	$109,700
#4	Edgecombe County	1.04%	$1,306	$125,100
#5	Washington County	0.99%	$1,252	$125,900
#6	Hertford County	0.98%	$1,168	$119,200
#7	Cumberland County	0.93%	$1,850	$199,200
#8	Scotland County	0.93%	$1,068	$114,900
#9	Bladen County	0.91%	$1,227	$135,100
#10	Orange County	0.91%	$4,162	$459,500
#11	Greene County	0.89%	$1,041	$117,400
#12	Richmond County	0.89%	$1,138	$127,800
#13	Robeson County	0.87%	$820	$94,500
#14	Guilford County	0.84%	$2,174	$259,900
#15	Lenoir County	0.84%	$1,015	$120,500
#16	Pitt County	0.83%	$1,734	$208,900
#17	Tyrrell County	0.81%	$1,331	$164,500
#18	Bertie County	0.79%	$778	$98,500
#19	Durham County	0.79%	$3,092	$389,400
#20	Forsyth County	0.79%	$1,984	$250,400

How North Carolina Compares

North Carolina

0.66%

National Average

0.92%

Neighboring States

Calculate Your Property Tax in North Carolina

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Home Value

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Estimated Annual Property Tax

$1,980

$165/month · Rate: 0.66%

Home Value

$300,000

Taxable Value

$300,000

Effective Rate

0.66%

North Carolina Property Tax Exemptions

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Elderly/Disabled Exclusion

$29,500 or 50% of assessed value, whichever is greater

Homeowners age 65+ or totally/permanently disabled with income not exceeding $36,700 (adjusted periodically)

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Disabled Veteran

First $45,000 of assessed value

Veterans with 100% permanent and total service-connected disability; surviving spouses may also qualify

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Circuit Breaker Tax Deferment

Taxes limited to 4% or 5% of income; excess taxes deferred as lien

Homeowners age 65+ or totally disabled with income under $36,700

Nearby States

Georgia

0.77%

South Carolina

0.48%

Tennessee

0.50%

Virginia

0.73%

Frequently Asked Questions

Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (the latest available). Effective tax rates are calculated by dividing median real estate taxes paid by median home value. Actual property tax rates may vary based on local taxing jurisdictions, exemptions, and assessment practices. This information is for general reference only and should not be used as a substitute for professional tax advice.