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Onslow County tax administrator projects roughly 35–40% aggregate appraisal increase; schedules adoption set for Nov. 17

Onslow County Board of Commissioners · November 3, 2025

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Summary

At a public hearing on the countywide 2026 revaluation, Tax Administrator Kevin Turner said staff estimate an aggregate 35–40% increase in appraisals across the county (2022–2026) but stressed variation by neighborhood; the board will consider adopting the value schedules on Nov. 17 and publication will begin a 30‑day appeal period.

Onslow County held a public hearing Monday on the schedules, standards and rules for its 2026 countywide property revaluation, a statutorily required process intended to align assessed values with market value.

Tax Administrator Kevin Turner summarized the process and timeline, noting the schedules were delivered to the board Oct. 20 and made available for public inspection Oct. 21. Turner said the effective date for the revaluation is Jan. 1, 2026, and that, if adopted, the county will publish notice that starts a 30‑day appeal period. "The effective date of the revaluation will be 01/01/2026," Turner said.

In response to a direct question from Commissioner Davis about expected appraisal changes, Turner said, "Based on the statistics we've been looking at, I would say an increase anywhere from 35 to 40% in property values," noting that the figure is an aggregate across a four‑year period (2022–2026) and that increases will vary by area. Commissioners emphasized that the board sets tax rates separately in the budget process and does not itself raise property tax rates through the revaluation; several urged robust public outreach so homeowners understand next steps.

The board did not adopt the schedules at the Nov. 3 meeting; Turner said the board will be asked to consider adoption at its Nov. 17 meeting, after which the statutory notice and appeal period will begin. Turner also described appraisal methodology: mass appraisal techniques, sales data analysis and statistical testing consistent with the International Association of Assessing Officers and North Carolina Department of Revenue guidance.