North Carolina Property Tax Rate
100 Counties
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%.
0.66%
#36 of 50 states
$1,896
Per year
$288,900
2024 estimate
100
Population: 10,730,404
Property Tax Rates by County in North Carolina
| Rank ▲ | County | Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Halifax County | 1.15% |
| #2 | Northampton County | 1.08% |
| #3 | Martin County | 1.06% |
| #4 | Edgecombe County | 1.04% |
| #5 | Washington County | 0.99% |
| #6 | Hertford County | 0.98% |
| #7 | Cumberland County | 0.93% |
| #8 | Scotland County | 0.93% |
| #9 | Bladen County | 0.91% |
| #10 | Orange County | 0.91% |
| #11 | Greene County | 0.89% |
| #12 | Richmond County | 0.89% |
| #13 | Robeson County | 0.87% |
| #14 | Guilford County | 0.84% |
| #15 | Lenoir County | 0.84% |
| #16 | Pitt County | 0.83% |
| #17 | Tyrrell County | 0.81% |
| #18 | Bertie County | 0.79% |
| #19 | Durham County | 0.79% |
| #20 | Forsyth County | 0.79% |
How North Carolina Compares
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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
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)
Disabled Veteran
First $45,000 of assessed value
Veterans with 100% permanent and total service-connected disability; surviving spouses may also qualify
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
Not sure which exemption applies to you? See our full homestead exemption guide for all 50 states, including amounts and application deadlines.
When Are Property Taxes Due in North Carolina?
North Carolina taxes are due September 1 statewide, but taxpayers may pay through January 5 of the following year without any interest. Bills are typically mailed in July or August.
Annual payment
September 1
Delinquent January 6
If you pay late: Taxes unpaid on January 6 are delinquent; interest accrues at 2% for January plus an additional 0.75% for each month thereafter until paid (N.C. Gen. Stat. § 105-360).
See how North Carolina compares in our full guide to property tax due dates for all 50 states.
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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.