Franklin County, North Carolina

127 S. Bickett Blvd.
Louisburg, North Carolina 27549

Tel: 919-496-2172

County Website: Franklin county

Franklin County Property Assessment Adjustment Instructions

Verify current assessment
File a written, signed protest with the County Board of Review.
Identify the property you are appealing - address or parcel number.
Enter information regarding the property in the appropriate areas.
Request an oral hearing if you wish to appear before the Board prior to the inspection of the property to present your appeal - the Board will generally inspect the property and discuss your concerns on site.
Provide contact information, including email and/or telephone number where you can be reached to arrange the hearing, if desired, the inspection of the property and the address you wish the notice of the Board's actions mailed to.

Here's how to lower your property taxes in Franklin county

Contact the county assessor

Contact the Franklin county tax assessor's office and ask for a review of the property's value. Call Franklin county at 919-496-2172 and ask to be connected to the county assessor. If the assessor determines that your property is worth less than the value on which your taxes are based, your property taxes may be lowered.

Tax exemptions

Start by finding what your tax bill is. Typically you will find your tax bill information on your mortgage statement. Look for tax exemptions or credits that you may be eligible for. Many states and localities offer exemptions or credits for homeowners who meet certain criteria, information such as being over a certain age or having a low income. Franklin county may have these types of exemptions available for homeowners. These exemptions and credits can lower the property tax you owe.

Appeal tax assessment

Appeal the property tax assessment. If you believe that your property's value has been overestimated, you can typically appeal the assessment to your Franklin county tax assessor's office. This is part of the services that your assessor's office provides. You will need to provide evidence to support your claim, such as a recent appraisal or sales data for comparable properties and homes in your area. Usually, you will meet with the Board of Equalization. If your appeal is successful, your property taxes may be lowered.

Challenge the tax rate

Consider challenging the tax rate. In some cases, the amount of property taxes you owe is not based on the value of your property, but on the tax rate set by your local government. If you believe that the tax rate is too high, you can contact your Franklin county government and ask them to consider reducing it.

Property Tax Rules

Stay up-to-date on your property's value and property tax rules. For the purpose of lowering your Franklin county property tax, property value is the assessed property value and not the market property value. Assessed property value is used for taxation purposes while market property value is what a buyer and seller would likely agree on. Typically the assessed value is lower than the market value. Your property's value can change over time due to a variety of factors, such as changes in the local real estate market or improvements you make to your property. To ensure that your property taxes are accurate and fair, it is important to stay informed about your property's value and contact Franklin county local tax assessor's office if you believe there has been a significant change.

Keep in mind that property tax laws and regulations can vary, so it is important to consult with your Franklin county North Carolina tax assessor's office for specific information about how to reduce your property taxes.

About Franklin County

Homes in Franklin county have a median home value of $159,177.

Franklin county home values are ranked 41 out of 100 counties in the state of North Carolina for median home price. The average median home value in North Carolina is $147,257. Robeson county has the lowest median price at $78,537. Orange county has the highest median price at $329,171.

Compared to the rest of the United States, Franklin county homes have a median home value that is above the national median value of $130,626 by ~22%.

The median household income in Franklin county is $58,172.

Compared to the state of North Carolina and the United States, Franklin county's median household income is higher than the state of North Carolina's average median household income of $50,063 and the United States average median household income of $54,172.

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Franklin county's population has grown from 36,414 in 1990 to 68,573 in 2020, an increase of 88% over that time frame.

For comparison, the state of North Carolina's population has grown from 6,632,448 in 1990 to 10,439,388 in 2020, an increase of 57% over that time frame.

In the United States, the population has grown from 248,790,925 in 1990 to 331,449,281 in 2020, an increase of 33% over that time frame.

Franklin county's population change from 1990 to 2020 is greater than the population change for North Carolina and the United States.

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Franklin County North Carolina Cities

Bunn, Franklinton, Louisburg, Youngsville

Franklin County North Carolina Zipcodes

27508 / 27525 / 27549 / 27596 /

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