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Lee County, North Carolina

1400 S Horner Blvd
Sanford, North Carolina 27330

Tel: 919-718-6300

County Website: Lee county

Lee County Property Assessment Adjustment Instructions

Gather all necessary documents, including the property's tax bill, any recent appraisals, and any documentation of improvements or repairs made to the property.
Contact the Lee County Tax Assessor's office to determine the deadline for filing an appeal and to request an appeal application form.
Complete the appeal application form, including information about the property and the reasons why you believe the property's taxes should be reduced.
Submit the completed appeal application form and all necessary documents to the Lee County Tax Assessor's office by the deadline.
Attend the scheduled hearing with the Lee County Board of Equalization and Review, where you will present your case for a reduction in property taxes.
Wait for a decision from the Board of Equalization and Review, which will be mailed to you.
If the decision is not in your favor, you have the right to appeal to the North Carolina Property Tax Commission.

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

Contact the county assessor

Contact the Lee county tax assessor's office and ask for a review of the property's value. Call Lee county at 919-718-6300 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. Lee 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 Lee 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 Lee 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 Lee 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 Lee 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 Lee county North Carolina tax assessor's office for specific information about how to reduce your property taxes.

About Lee County

Homes in Lee county have a median home value of $147,495.

Lee county home values are ranked 50 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, Lee county homes have a median home value that is above the national median value of $130,626 by ~13%.

The median household income in Lee county is $52,294.

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

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Lee county's population has grown from 41,370 in 1990 to 63,285 in 2020, an increase of 53% 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.

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

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Lee County North Carolina Zipcodes

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