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County tax administrator presents 2026 revaluation schedules; estimates countywide appraisal gains of 35–40%
Summary
Kevin Turner presented the proposed schedules, rules and standards for Onslow County's 2026 property revaluation and told commissioners the countywide aggregate valuation increase is expected to be roughly 35–40%; the board held a public hearing and will consider adoption of the schedules at its Nov. 17 meeting.
During a public hearing on Nov. 3, Onslow County Tax Administrator Kevin Turner presented the proposed schedules, standards and rules for the 2026 countywide property revaluation, explaining statutory requirements and public‑notice steps. Turner said the schedules were provided on Oct. 20 and made available for public inspection on Oct. 21.
Turner described the revaluation process as a systematic, mass appraisal exercise conducted under state rules to produce market‑value assessments for the tax year and noted Onslow County is on a four‑year cycle for reassessments. He told commissioners the effective date of the revaluation will be Jan. 1, 2026, and that the assessments will be the basis for tax bills due Sept. 1, 2026. Turner cited North Carolina statutes governing revaluation procedures and the board’s role in adopting schedules.
When Commissioner Davis asked about the expected average change in appraised values, Turner said: "I would say an increase anywhere from 35 to 40% in property values," explaining that the figure is aggregate across the 2022–2026 period and not uniform across all properties. Commissioners reiterated that the board does not set property values but will consider tax‑rate options during the next budget cycle to address impacts on taxpayers.
Next steps: The board opened and closed the public hearing on Nov. 3; adoption of the schedules is scheduled for the Nov. 17 board meeting. Turner and staff will provide outreach materials and public notices, including the statutorily required newspaper publication and a 30‑day appeal period after adoption.
