Property Taxes

Yes. Ask for an informal review, then appeal to the county Board of Equalization and Review before it adjourns, usually in the spring.

Not automatically. Your bill is value times rate, and Pender has not set the rate it will apply to the new values when they take effect July 1, 2027.

The November 3, 2026 amendment does not change your current bill and sets no cap. It tells the legislature to pass a levy limit later.

Age 65+ or disabled with 2026 income up to $39,900? You may qualify. Apply to your county tax office by June 1, 2027.

Usually, yes. Past-due NC property taxes are a lien that is normally paid out of the seller’s proceeds at closing, before the seller receives anything.

Miss January 5 and NC adds 2% interest, then 3/4% a month. Unpaid bills can lead to lien ads, garnishment and, later, a tax foreclosure.