North Carolina defers a portion of the property taxes on the appraised value of a permanent residence owned and occupied by a North Carolina resident who has owned and occupied the property at least five years, is at least 65 years of age or is totally and permanently disabled, and whose income does not exceed $56,850.
To apply, complete and submit FORM AV9 and required income statements with the tax office by June 1. For disabled applicants, you must also complete FORM AV9-A signed by a physician licensed to practice medicine in North Carolina.
The Homestead Exclusion allows you exemption of $25,000 or 50% of your home's value (whichever provides the most benefit). This only applies to your primary residence and is limited to 1 acre or less.
North Carolina differs from most state homestead laws by not specifying an acreage limit, but only allowing up to $1,000 worth of property to be declared a homestead.
Some goods are exempt from sales tax under North Carolina law. Examples include most non-prepared food items, food stamps, and medical supplies. We recommend businesses review the laws and rules put forth by the NCDOR to stay up to date on which goods are taxable and which are exempt, and under what conditions.
Personal property owners are responsible for annually completing and submitting a personal property listing form to the Tax Office. Individual Personal Property includes, but is not limited to unlicensed motor vehicles, jet skis, campers, camper trailers, aircraft, manufactured homes, boat motors and gliders.
North Carolina General Statutes allow for certain types of property to be exempt from property taxes. Exempt property may include but is not limited to the following: Property used for religious purposes. Property set aside for burial purposes.
To apply, complete and submit FORM AV9 and required income statements with the tax office by June 1. For disabled applicants, you must also complete FORM AV9-A signed by a physician licensed to practice medicine in North Carolina.