Columbus County, North CarolinaProperty records & tax offices
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Find the right property record
Use the property portal for ownership and assessed value, the collector for a bill or balance, and the map for parcel location. Have the address, owner name, or parcel number ready.
Tax bills & filing dates
These are the dates and qualifications recorded in the directory. Confirm your tax year and current deadline with the official office and your property’s notice.
- Payment deadline
- September 1, 2026; payable at face amount through January 5, 2027; interest begins January 6, 2027 (2% for the first period, then 0.75% per month under N.C.G.S. §105-360).
- Assessment appeal
- Before the 2026 Board of Equalization and Review adjourns under N.C.G.S. §105-322; exact local 2026 adjournment date was not published in the official sources reviewed.
- Rate information
- $0.805 per $100 county property-tax levy for FY 2026-2027; municipal and special-district rates may also apply.
Exemptions & appeals
View exemption application (opens in a new tab)Exemption filing
June 1, 2026 for NC AV-9 elderly/disabled, disabled-veteran, or circuit-breaker relief; other statutory exemptions generally use the January listing period and local filing instructions.
Senior relief
2026 NC AV-9 relief: Elderly or Disabled Exclusion for a qualifying owner age 65+ or totally and permanently disabled, with combined 2025 income no more than $38,800, excludes the greater of $25,000 or 50% of the appraised permanent residence; Disabled Veteran Exclusion up to $45,000; Circuit Breaker for qualifying owners age 65+ or totally/permanently disabled who owned and occupied the residence for five years, with 2025 income up to $58,200 (taxes limited to 4% or 5% of income); application due June 1, 2026 to the county assessor.
Valuation limits
No general local parcel-value cap verified. North Carolina requires appraisal at true value/market value and countywide reappraisal at least every eight years under G.S. 105-283 and 105-286; AV-9 relief programs are exclusions/deferments, not a valuation cap.
For a valuation appeal, use the appeal date in the tax and filing section above. Keep your notice, supporting evidence, and proof of submission.