Understanding the Tax Rate

Gaston County Tax Office · October 21, 2026

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Tax office explains assessment vs. tax rate

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A Tax Office staff member said the office's role is to assess property at 100% of market value under statute and described that tax rates are set by the county commissioners or municipal and that rates can be lowered to achieve revenue neutrality even if assessed values rise.

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A Tax Office staff member explained that the office assesses property at 100% of market value per statute and that tax rates are set separately by county commissioners or municipal boards; assessed values can rise while rates are adjusted to remain revenue neutral.

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