Mecklenburg County, North Carolina

Valerie Woodard Center 3205 Freedom Drive
Charlotte, North Carolina 28208

Tel: 704-432-9300

County Website: Mecklenburg county
Assessor Website: Mecklenburg county assessor

Mecklenburg County Property Assessment Adjustment Instructions

Check https://www.mecknc.gov/AssessorsOffice/MeckReval/Pages/FAQs.aspx for FAQs
Check https://www.mecknc.gov/AssessorsOffice/MeckReval/Pages/Appeals.aspx for General Information
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.

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

Contact the county assessor

Contact the Mecklenburg county tax assessor's office and ask for a review of the property's value. Visit the Mecklenburg county assessor's website to find the phone number to call. 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. Mecklenburg 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 Mecklenburg 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 Mecklenburg 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 Mecklenburg 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 Mecklenburg 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 Mecklenburg county North Carolina tax assessor's office for specific information about how to reduce your property taxes.

About Mecklenburg County

Homes in Mecklenburg county have a median home value of $253,348.

Mecklenburg county home values are ranked 8 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, Mecklenburg county homes have a median home value that is above the national median value of $130,626 by ~94%.

The median household income in Mecklenburg county is $69,240.

Compared to the state of North Carolina and the United States, Mecklenburg 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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Mecklenburg county's population has grown from 511,211 in 1990 to 1,115,482 in 2020, an increase of 118% 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.

Mecklenburg 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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Mecklenburg County North Carolina Cities

Charlotte, Cornelius, Pineville, Stallings

Mecklenburg County North Carolina Zipcodes

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