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Guilford County, NC Property Tax Calculator
Guilford County homeowners pay a median $2,174 a year in property tax, 0.84% of a median $259,900 home: above North Carolina's 0.66% but below the national 0.94%.
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Property tax in Guilford County by home value, at 0.84%
| Home value | A year | A month |
|---|---|---|
| $130,000 | $1,087 | $91 |
| $190,000 | $1,588 | $132 |
| $260,000 | $2,174 | $181 |
| $390,000 | $3,260 | $272 |
| $520,000 | $4,347 | $362 |
Guilford County against North Carolina and the US
| Effective rate | Median tax | Median home value | Median household income | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guilford County | 0.84% | $2,174 | $259,900 | $68,642 |
| North Carolina | 0.66% | $1,896 | $288,900 | $72,388 |
| United States | 0.94% | $3,119 | $332,700 | $80,734 |
How this calculator works
Median real estate taxes paid ÷ median home value in Guilford County, from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. The calculator starts at the county's median home value and rate.
Questions people ask
What is the property tax rate in Guilford County?
The effective rate is 0.84%: a median $2,174 a year on a median $259,900 home. That's the 5th highest of the 51 North Carolina counties we cover.
How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in Guilford County?
About $3,344 a year, $279 a month, at the county's effective rate, before any exemption.
How does Guilford County compare with the rest of North Carolina?
Its rate is above the state's 0.66%. Across North Carolina, covered counties range from 0.39% to 0.93%.
How do I lower my Guilford County property tax?
Apply for every exemption you qualify for, such as a homestead exemption, and appeal your assessment if it is higher than comparable homes sold nearby; the county assessor explains the deadlines.
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