Rutherford County, North Carolina

229 N Main St # 203
Rutherfordton, North Carolina 28139

Tel: 828-288-6100

County Website: Rutherford county
Assessor Website: Rutherford county assessor

Rutherford County Property Assessment Adjustment Instructions

Gather all necessary documents, like the purchase contract for your home, recent property assessments, and receipts for any improvements or repairs you've made.
Visit the Rutherford County Tax Assessor's website (https://www.rutherfordcountync.gov/tax-assessor) to review your property's current assessment and learn about the appeals process.
Download and complete the property tax appeal form, which can be found on the Rutherford County Tax Assessor's website (https://www.rutherfordcountync.gov/tax-assessor).
Submit the completed appeal form, along with all necessary documents, to the Rutherford County Tax Assessor's office.
Attend the property tax appeal hearing, if scheduled, to present your case to the Board of Equalization and Review.
If your appeal is denied, you may also have the option to appeal to the North Carolina Property Tax Commission. Information on this process can be found on the North Carolina Department of Revenue website (https://www.ncdor.gov/taxes-forms/property-taxes)
If you have any questions or need help, you can contact the Rutherford County Tax Assessor's office at (828)287-6025 for assistance.

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

Contact the county assessor

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

About Rutherford County

Homes in Rutherford county have a median home value of $125,296.

Rutherford county home values are ranked 72 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, Rutherford county homes have a median home value that is about the same as the national median value of $130,626 by ~-4.1%.

The median household income in Rutherford county is $43,183.

Compared to the state of North Carolina and the United States, Rutherford 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.

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Rutherford county's population has grown from 56,956 in 1990 to 64,444 in 2020, an increase of 13% 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.

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

Rutherford County North Carolina Cities

Alexander Mills, Bostic, Caroleen, Ellenboro, Henrietta, Lake Lure, Mooresboro, Rutherfordton, Spindale, Union Mills

Rutherford County North Carolina Zipcodes

28018 / 28019 / 28040 / 28043 / 28076 / 28114 / 28139 / 28160 / 28167 / 28746 /

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