Hertford County Property Tax Rate

North Carolina

0.98%effective rate

Hertford County, North Carolina has an effective property tax rate of 0.98%, which is 7% higher than the national average of 0.92%. On a home valued at $119,200, homeowners pay approximately $1,168 per year in property taxes. Hertford County ranks #6 out of 100 counties in North Carolina for property tax rates.

Median Tax Paid🏠

$1,168

Per year

Median Home Value📊

$119,200

2024 estimate

Tax as % of Income💰

2.56%

Median income: $45,537

State Rank📍

#6

of 100 counties in NC

Tax Breakdown

With Mortgage

$1,385

median annual tax

Without Mortgage

$933

median annual tax

Homeowners with a mortgage in Hertford County pay on average $452 more per year than those without. This difference often reflects how property tax escrow accounts in mortgaged homes capture the full tax obligation.

How Hertford County Compares

Hertford County
0.98%
North Carolina Average
0.66%
National Average
0.92%

Top Counties in North Carolina

Halifax
1.15%
Northampton
1.08%
Martin
1.06%
Edgecombe
1.04%
Washington
0.99%
Hertford
0.98%
Cumberland
0.93%
Scotland
0.93%

North Carolina Property Tax Exemptions

Available to Hertford County homeowners

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

Property Tax Calculator

Estimate your annual property tax in Hertford County

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Estimated Annual Property Tax

$2,940

$245/month · Rate: 0.98%

Quick Facts

Population19,908
Owner-Occupied56.9%
National Rank#1177 of 3,135
Median Income$45,537

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Frequently Asked Questions

Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 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.