North Carolina Property Tax Calculator – North Carolina property taxes fund schools, law enforcement, and local services. The median annual payment is $1,724, with an effective rate of 0.73%, below the national average. Taxes are based on assessed value (market value, reappraised every eight years), multiplied by local tax rates, varying by county/municipality.
How Property Taxes Are Calculated
North Carolina property taxes are calculated as:
[ \text{Taxes} = \text{Assessed Value} \times \left( \text{Tax Rate} \div 100 \right) ]
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Assessed Value: Market value, set by county assessors at least every eight years.
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Tax Rate: Set by counties/municipalities, per $100 of assessed value.
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Exemptions: Elderly/disabled, veterans, circuit breaker deferment.
Example:
$385,700 home in Wake County ($0.75 per $100):
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Assessed Value = $385,700
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Taxes = ($385,700 ÷ 100) × $0.75 = $2,892.75
Taxes are due September 1, delinquent after January 5.
North Carolina Property Tax Calculator
A North Carolina property tax calculator estimates taxes based on assessed value and local rates. Tools include:
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SmartAsset’s Calculator
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Wake County Estimator
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NC DOR
Using a North Carolina Property Tax Calculator
To use SmartAsset’s calculator:
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Visit the calculator.
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Input county for the tax rate.
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Enter market value; indicate exemptions.
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Review estimated tax.
For county tools, like Wake’s, input parcel data.
Example:
$385,700 home in Wake County (0.75%):
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Tax = $385,700 × 0.0075 = $2,892.75
Factors Influencing North Carolina Property Tax
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Assessed Value: Market value, reappraised every eight years.
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Tax Rates:
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Wake: 0.75%
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Mecklenburg: 0.77%
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Dare: 0.53% (lowest)
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Durham: 0.95% (highest)
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Exemptions: Elderly/disabled ($25,000/50%), veterans, circuit breaker.
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Location: Urban counties (e.g., Wake) have higher rates.
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Improvements: Increase assessed value.
County Rates:
County |
Median Home Value |
Median Annual Tax |
Effective Rate |
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Wake |
$385,700 | $2,894 | 0.75% |
Mecklenburg |
$363,400 | $2,797 | 0.77% |
Durham |
$343,000 | $3,259 | 0.95% |
Dare |
$465,700 | $2,468 | 0.53% |
Tips to Lower Your North Carolina Property Tax
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Exemptions: Apply for elderly/disabled, veterans, or circuit breaker programs.
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Appeal Assessments: File with county Board of Equalization post-reappraisal.
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Monitor Rates: Check county budgets/rates.
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Consult Experts: Tax advisors for savings.
Resources for North Carolina Homeowners
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NC DOR: Policies, forms.
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SmartAsset: Calculator.
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County Sites:
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Wake
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Tax-Rates.org: Estimator.
Take Control of Your North Carolina Property Taxes
Using SmartAsset’s calculator, estimate your taxes easily. Leverage exemptions, appeal assessments, and stay informed to manage your bill. Start with a trusted North Carolina property tax calculator today.