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.
North Carolina excludes from property taxes a portion of the appraised value of a permanent residence owned and occupied by North Carolina residents aged 65 or older or totally and permanently disabled whose 2024 income does not exceed $37,900 annually.
Property owner (applicant) must be 65 years of age or older. 2. The property must be the primary residence of the property owner and must have lived there for at least 2 years. 3.
In addition to the age/disability requirement, the 2024 income of the homeowner (including both incomes if married and living together) must not exceed $37,900. “Income” is defined by statute as “all moneys received from every source” other than gifts or inheritances from certain family members.
North Carolina allows property tax exclusions for senior adults and disabled individuals. If you qualify, you may receive an exclusion of either $25,000 or 50% of the taxable value of your residence (whichever is greater).
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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.