Deadline Approaching for Property Tax Exemption Applications

By: Press Release | WNCT
Published: May 01, 2008

           (Onslow County) The deadline for the Property Tax Exemption Application for senior citizens and permanently disabled persons is June 1, 2008.

North Carolina excludes from property taxes the greater of twenty five thousand dollars ($25,000) or fifty percent (50%) of the appraised value of a permanent residence owned and occupied by a qualifying owner. A qualifying owner is an owner who meets all of the following requirements as of January 1 preceding the taxable year for which the benefit is claimed:

·       Is at least 65 years of age or totally and permanently disabled;
·       Has an income for the preceding calendar year of not more than $25,000;
·       Is a North Carolina resident.

Income is defined as all other monies received from every source other than gifts or inheritances received from a spouse, lineal ancestor, or lineal descendant. For married applicants residing with their spouse, the income of both must be included, whether or not the property is in both names.

Applications can be obtained at the Onslow County Tax Office, 39 Tallman St. Jacksonville, NC during the hours of 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Applications are also available on the internet at http://onslowcountync.gov/tax/srcitapp.aspx

For information on this tax exemption contact the Onslow County Tax Office at
910-989-2201.