North Carolina Property Tax Process
1
Property Appraiser
Determines the market value of your property at 100% of value
2
Tax Assessment Notice/Tax Bill
You receive the annual tax bill of the appraised value and have the right to appeal
3
County Assessor/Tax Administrator
Applies exemptions and adjustments to your property for taxes owed
4
Local Governments Set Rates
County and fire districts establish tax rates based on approved budgets
5
Alamance County Assessor/Tax Administrator
Applies applicable exemptions (homestead, senior, agricultural) to your PIN
6
Alamance County Tax Department
Calculates tax bills based on assessed values and approved tax rates
7
Bill and Collect
Tax bills are mailed and collected; revenue is distributed to all entities
2025-2026 Alamance County Tax Rates
| Entity/District |
Per $100 Valuation |
| County-Wide |
$0.494 |
Note: Your total property tax bill includes additional rates for fire districts and any applicable municipal services based on your property’s location within Alamance County.
Tax Distribution
Alamance County property taxes support multiple entities providing essential services to residents.
Alamance County Government
Alamance-Burlington Schools (ABSS)
Municipal Services (if applicable)
Tax bills vary based on property location and which services apply to your area.
Key Services Funded by Property Taxes
- Alamance-Burlington School System education and student services
- Emergency services (fire, rescue, law enforcement)
- County infrastructure and road maintenance
- Health and social services (DSS)
- Library services throughout the county
- Parks and recreation facilities
- Planning and development services
Understanding Your Tax Bill
The county-wide tax rate of $0.494 per $100 valuation is just one component of your property tax bill. Your total tax obligation includes rates set by the fire districts and any municipalities that provide services to your property. Property owners have the right to appeal their assessed values if they believe them to be inaccurate.
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Budgets Adopted
County and fire districts determine funding needs
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Property Appraised
All properties assessed at 100% of market value
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Tax Rates Set
Rates calculated based on budgets and total appraised values
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You Pay Taxes
Tax bill reflects your share of all applicable services
Understanding Tax Rates
Statutory Tax Rate
The official rate set by county commissioners and fire district boards
Revenue Neutral Rate
A rate that would generate the same revenue as the previous year, accounting for property revaluations
Effective Tax Rate
The actual tax you pay as a percentage of your home’s market value, accounting for exemptions
Types of Property Exemptions Available
- Homestead exemption for primary residences
- Senior citizen exemptions (age 65+)
- Agricultural land classifications
- Disabled veteran exemptions
- Religious and charitable organization exemptions
