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Pitt County, North Carolina

110 Evans St
P.O. Box 43
Greenville, North Carolina 27858

Tel: 252-902-3400
Fax: 252-830-0753

County Website: Pitt county
Assessor Website: Pitt county assessor

Pitt County Property Assessment Adjustment Instructions

1. Research the value of your property and compare it to similar properties in the area. This will help you determine if your assessment is accurate.
2. Obtain a copy of your property tax assessment notice. This will include information on the value of your property and the deadline for appealing the assessment.
3. Attend your county's board of equalization and review (BOE). This is a meeting where you can present evidence and make your case for why you believe your property assessment is incorrect.
4. Prepare for the BOE by gathering any evidence that supports your case. This could include recent sales data for similar properties, a professional appraisal of your property, or photos or other documentation of your property's condition.
5. Attend the BOE and present your case. You will need to explain why you believe your assessment is incorrect and provide evidence to support your argument.
6. If the BOE agrees with your appeal, they will adjust your assessment and your property taxes will be adjusted accordingly. If they do not agree with your appeal, you may have the option to appeal their decision to the North Carolina Property Tax Commission.

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

Contact the county assessor

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

About Pitt County

Homes in Pitt county have a median home value of $141,127.

Pitt county home values are ranked 56 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, Pitt county homes have a median home value that is above the national median value of $130,626 by ~8%.

The median household income in Pitt county is $49,337.

Compared to the state of North Carolina and the United States, Pitt county's median household income is lower 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.

Pitt county's population has grown from 108,480 in 1990 to 170,243 in 2020, an increase of 57% 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.

Pitt 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.

Pitt County North Carolina Cities

Ayden, Bethel, Falkland, Farmville, Fountain, Greenville, Grifton, Grimesland, Stokes, Winterville

Pitt County North Carolina Zipcodes

27812 / 27827 / 27828 / 27829 / 27834 / 27837 / 27858 / 27884 / 28513 / 28530 / 28590 /

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