Letter from attorney to opposing counsel requesting documentation concerning homestead exemption for change of venue motion.
Letter from attorney to opposing counsel requesting documentation concerning homestead exemption for change of venue motion.
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.
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 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.
To request an application for exemption, please call our office at 919-856-5400. The completed application must be filed with the Department of Tax Administration during the regular listing period, which is from January 1 through January 31 each year.
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.
(1) Is at least 65 years of age or totally and permanently disabled. (2) Has an income for the preceding calendar year of not more than the income eligibility limit. (3) Is a North Carolina resident. (a1) Temporary Absence.
The Circuit Breaker program allows qualifying individuals the option to defer a portion of the property taxes owed on their permanent residence. $36,700 or less - The portion of property taxes that exceeds 4% of the owner's income may be deferred.