Tax Department
Property Tax
Revaluation Has Begun
The Revaluation Appraiser and his
staff have begun the property revaluation in Washington County.
They will be visiting all properties. Please contact the Tax Office
at 793-1176 with any
questions or concerns.
Personnel
About Us
The Washington County
Tax Office is governed by Chapter 105 of the NC General Statutes. Our
office is designed to enforce the tax statutes in a manner that is
equitable to all taxpayers. The statutory function of our office is to
list, assess, and collect taxes on all real estate and personal property
situated in Washington County.
Washington County Property
Washington County
occupies approximately 213,000+ acres consisting of 10,000 parcels of
real estate. Approximately 18% of our real and personal property tax
base is tax exempt.
FAQs
When do I list personal
property?
During the month of
January.
Can I get an extension on
listing?
Yes, if
filed by January 31 extensions are granted until April 15.
When are my county taxes
due?
September 1
When are my county taxes
delinquent?
January 6, to avoid interest pay by January 5.
What is the interest rate
on delinquent taxes?
2% in
January and 3/4% each month thereafter.
When is the first Board of
Equalization and Review held?
First Monday in April.
When are tax liens
advertised?
Third week in April.
