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Onslow County says rapid growth prompts four-year property revaluations to equalize tax burden
Summary
The Onslow County Tax Office announced the county conducts countywide property revaluations every four years—more frequently than the state's minimum—to reflect local market changes, affect homes, businesses and farms, and make tax bills more predictable. The office urged residents to contact the Tax Office with questions.
The Onslow County Tax Office said in a recorded announcement that the county conducts countywide property revaluations every four years to reflect changes in the local real estate market, citing state law that requires property to be appraised at least once every eight years.
County staff said the accelerated four-year schedule responds to rapid growth in Onslow County and is intended to reduce inequities in the tax base by ensuring assessed values track current market values. The office noted that properties near water have historically changed value faster than inland properties and that the revaluation affects homes, businesses and farms.
Tax Office staff said determining market value requires reviewing recent sales across the county. Staff described the process as intended to "level the playing field" so property owners pay according to market value and to make tax bills more predictable.
The announcement provided contact information for residents with questions: the Onslow County website (onslocountync.gov) and the Tax Office phone number, (910) 455-7431. The office encouraged residents to reach out for help understanding the revaluation process.
