Recently, Mecklenburg County announced its property tax revaluation, a process that occurs every eight years to ensure that property values are up-to-date and fair. The revaluation process, which began in 2021, determines the assessed value of every property in the county based on a variety of factors, including recent sales, property improvements, and other market trends.

As a result of the revaluation, some property owners in Mecklenburg County may experience an increase in their property taxes. The county government has taken steps to make this process as transparent as possible, providing property owners with information on how their assessments were calculated and offering opportunities for appeals.

However, for those who may experience an increase in their property taxes, the county has also introduced several tax relief options to help alleviate the financial burden. These include property tax exemptions for seniors, the disabled, and veterans, as well as programs that provide assistance to those who are struggling to pay their property taxes. Please see below for a list of the different tax relief options:

Elderly and disabled residents can receive up to $25,000 or 50%, whichever is greater, off their taxes. Those interested can apply between January and June each year by calling 980-314-4226.

Elderly and disabled tax relief requirements include:

• The applicant’s name must be on the deed or title to the property.
  
• The property must be the applicant’s primary residence.
• The applicant must live in North Carolina.
• The applicant must be at least 65 or have a disability that “substantially hinders a person from obtaining gainful employment.”

• If claiming a disability, the applicant must provide proof of the disability from a North Carolina physician or a government agency.

• The applicant’s household income must be below $31,900, based on 2021 income. The Mecklenburg Board of County Commissioners is working to make this income restriction higher so more people can qualify, Joyner said.

Disabled veterans in North Carolina can receive up to $45,000 off their property taxes. Those interested in applying must fill out a form on milvets.nc.gov.

Disabled Veterans Homestead Exemption requirements include:

• The deed or title must be in the applicant’s name as of Jan. 1.
• The applicant must live in North Carolina

• The applicant must be a disabled, honorably discharged veteran or receive benefits for specially adapted housing under 38 U.S. Code 2101.

The Helping Out Mecklenburg County homeowners with Economic Support (HOMES) program helps low to moderate-income homeowners get up to $340 off their property tax bill. Those interested can apply at mecknc.gov/4Homes.

HOMES program requirements include:

• The applicant’s name must be on the deed, title or on a life estate of the property. A life estate is a legal way to pass the ownership rights of your home to another person after death.
• The property must be in Mecklenburg County.
• The property must be the applicant’s primary residence at the time of application and consistently for the past three years.
• The applicant’s household must make less than 80% of Mecklenburg County’s area median income, or less than $67,000 for a family of four according to data from local affordable housing developer DreamKey Partners.

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