What is the property tax rate in Charlotte, NC?

Charlotte has an estimated effective property tax rate of 0.77%. On a median home valued at $351,500, homeowners pay approximately $2,701 per year in property taxes.

How does Charlotte compare to Mecklenburg County?

Charlotte's effective rate of 0.77% is 8% higher than the Mecklenburg County average of 0.71%. The county-wide median annual tax is $2,890, while Charlotte homeowners pay an estimated $2,701.

How much are property taxes in Charlotte on a $300,000 home?

Based on Charlotte's effective rate of 0.77%, property taxes on a $300,000 home would be approximately $2,310 per year, or about $193 per month.

Charlotte Property Tax Rate

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina

0.77%effective rate

Charlotte is located in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. Homeowners in Charlotte pay a median of $2,701 per year in property taxes on a home valued at $351,500, resulting in an effective tax rate of 0.77%. This is 8% higher than the Mecklenburg County average of 0.71%.

Effective Tax Rate🏠

0.77%

vs 0.71% county avg

Est. Annual Tax💰

$2,701

Per year

Median Home Value📊

$351,500

2024 estimate

Population📍

886,283

Charlotte, NC

How Charlotte Compares

Charlotte

0.77%

Mecklenburg County Average

0.71%

North Carolina Average

0.66%

National Average

0.92%

Cities in Mecklenburg County

Compare property tax rates for 5 cities in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.

City	Population	Annual Tax	Rate
Charlotte	886,283	$2,701	0.77%
Mint Hill	26,954	$2,785	0.72%
Huntersville	62,458	$3,061	0.70%
Matthews	29,959	$2,853	0.70%
Cornelius	32,009	$3,515	0.69%

About Property Taxes in Charlotte

Property taxes in Charlotte are collected by Mecklenburg County. Tax exemptions available to Mecklenburg County residents — including homestead, senior, and disability exemptions — also apply to homeowners in Charlotte. For detailed information on available exemptions and the county tax collector, see the Mecklenburg County property tax page.

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Estimated Annual Property Tax

$2,310

$193/month · Rate: 0.77%

Mecklenburg County Property Taxes

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North Carolina Property Taxes

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Frequently Asked Questions

Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. City-level tax data is derived from Census place-level statistics. 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.