North Carolina

Lenoir County Property Tax Exemptions & Savings

Statewide exemptions available in Lenoir County, with savings estimated against this county's own effective tax rate. See all North Carolina exemptions or compare tax rates across every North Carolina county.

Median annual bill: $985
Median home value: $111,400
Effective rate: 0.88%
Rank in North Carolina: 15 of 100

North Carolina's median effective rate is 0.69%, for comparison.

Data as of July 2026.

Available programs

Senior (65+) Exemption

Circuit Breaker Tax Deferment Program

Mechanism:: Tax deferral
Benefit:: Tax deferral
Scope:: All property taxes
Age:: 65+

Eligibility & how to apply →

Senior (65+) Exemption

Elderly or Disabled Exclusion (Homestead Exclusion)

Mechanism:: Assessed-value reduction
Benefit:: $25,000 reduction
Scope:: All property taxes
Age:: 65+

Eligibility & how to apply →

Disabled Veteran Exemption

Disabled Veteran Exclusion

Mechanism:: Assessed-value reduction
Benefit:: $45,000 reduction
Scope:: All property taxes

Eligibility & how to apply →

Estimated savings in Lenoir County

At this county's effective rate, for three example home values. Estimates only.

Estimated annual property tax savings by program and example home value
Program	$111,400 home	$167,100 home	$222,800 home
Elderly or Disabled Exclusion (Homestead Exclusion)	~$221 est.	~$221 est.	~$221 est.
Disabled Veteran Exclusion	~$398 est.	~$398 est.	~$398 est.

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Using the Lenoir County effective rate (~0.88%) on a $350,000 home. Figures are estimates.

Based on what you entered, no statewide programs matched. Try adding your age or veteran/disability status — and remember counties may offer local-option programs this tool doesn't cover.

Estimates only, from ACS-derived effective rates — not a quote or a determination. See methodology.

Local-option programs

Your county or city may offer additional local-option exemptions with locally set limits that this site doesn't cover in v1 — confirm with your county assessor. North Carolina Department of Revenue.

Frequently asked questions

What is the property tax rate in Lenoir County, North Carolina?: Lenoir County's effective property tax rate is about 0.88%, derived from 2023 Census ACS data: a median annual bill of $985 on a median home value of $111,400. That ranks 15 of 100 North Carolina counties by effective rate.
What property tax exemptions can I get in Lenoir County?: Lenoir County homeowners can apply for North Carolina's statewide programs: Circuit Breaker Tax Deferment Program (Senior (65+) Exemption), Elderly or Disabled Exclusion (Homestead Exclusion) (Senior (65+) Exemption), Disabled Veteran Exclusion (Disabled Veteran Exemption). Your county or city may also offer additional local-option exemptions this site doesn't cover for now — confirm those with your county assessor.
How much can the Elderly or Disabled Exclusion (Homestead Exclusion) save in Lenoir County?: On Lenoir County's own median home value of $111,400, the Elderly or Disabled Exclusion (Homestead Exclusion) is estimated to save roughly $221 per year at the county's 0.88% effective rate.
When is the property tax exemption deadline in North Carolina?: Deadlines vary by program in North Carolina: June 1 of the tax year; a new application must be filed each year to continue the deferment. June 1 of the tax year (Form AV-9 filed with county assessor). June 1 of the tax year (Form AV-9 plus Form NCDVA-9 certification, filed with county assessor).

Informational only — not legal or tax advice. Exemption rules and amounts are summarized from official statutes and state tax-agency sources as of each program's verified date and can change by legislative session. Dollar figures are estimates derived from Census ACS county tax data, not actual bills. Confirm your eligibility and current amounts with your county assessor before relying on anything here.

Lenoir County Property Tax Exemptions & Savings

Median annual bill: $985
Median home value: $111,400
Effective rate: 0.88%
Rank in North Carolina: 15 of 100

North Carolina's median effective rate is 0.69%, for comparison.

Data as of July 2026.

Available programs

Senior (65+) Exemption

Circuit Breaker Tax Deferment Program

Mechanism:: Tax deferral
Benefit:: Tax deferral
Scope:: All property taxes
Age:: 65+

Eligibility & how to apply →

Senior (65+) Exemption

Elderly or Disabled Exclusion (Homestead Exclusion)

Mechanism:: Assessed-value reduction
Benefit:: $25,000 reduction
Scope:: All property taxes
Age:: 65+

Eligibility & how to apply →

Disabled Veteran Exemption

Disabled Veteran Exclusion

Mechanism:: Assessed-value reduction
Benefit:: $45,000 reduction
Scope:: All property taxes

Eligibility & how to apply →

Estimated savings in Lenoir County

At this county's effective rate, for three example home values. Estimates only.

Estimated annual property tax savings by program and example home value
Program	$111,400 home	$167,100 home	$222,800 home
Elderly or Disabled Exclusion (Homestead Exclusion)	~$221 est.	~$221 est.	~$221 est.
Disabled Veteran Exclusion	~$398 est.	~$398 est.	~$398 est.

Estimate your own savings

Prefilled for Lenoir County. Enter your home value and situation.

State

County (optional — sharpens the rate)

Home value

Age (optional)

SituationI'm a veteranI have a qualifying disability

Household income (optional)

Income limits use different definitions (AGI, "income for the year," etc.) — this is a guide, not a determination.

Using the Lenoir County effective rate (~0.88%) on a $350,000 home. Figures are estimates.

Based on what you entered, no statewide programs matched. Try adding your age or veteran/disability status — and remember counties may offer local-option programs this tool doesn't cover.

Estimates only, from ACS-derived effective rates — not a quote or a determination. See methodology.

Frequently asked questions

What is the property tax rate in Lenoir County, North Carolina?

Lenoir County's effective property tax rate is about 0.88%, derived from 2023 Census ACS data: a median annual bill of $985 on a median home value of $111,400. That ranks 15 of 100 North Carolina counties by effective rate.

What property tax exemptions can I get in Lenoir County?

Lenoir County homeowners can apply for North Carolina's statewide programs: Circuit Breaker Tax Deferment Program (Senior (65+) Exemption), Elderly or Disabled Exclusion (Homestead Exclusion) (Senior (65+) Exemption), Disabled Veteran Exclusion (Disabled Veteran Exemption). Your county or city may also offer additional local-option exemptions this site doesn't cover for now — confirm those with your county assessor.

How much can the Elderly or Disabled Exclusion (Homestead Exclusion) save in Lenoir County?

On Lenoir County's own median home value of $111,400, the Elderly or Disabled Exclusion (Homestead Exclusion) is estimated to save roughly $221 per year at the county's 0.88% effective rate.

When is the property tax exemption deadline in North Carolina?

Deadlines vary by program in North Carolina: June 1 of the tax year; a new application must be filed each year to continue the deferment. June 1 of the tax year (Form AV-9 filed with county assessor). June 1 of the tax year (Form AV-9 plus Form NCDVA-9 certification, filed with county assessor).