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Harnett County, NC Property Tax Calculator

Harnett County homeowners pay a median $1,689 a year in property tax, 0.69% of a median $246,200 home: above North Carolina's 0.66% but below the national 0.94%.

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Property tax in Harnett County by home value, at 0.69%

Home value	A year	A month
$120,000	$823	$69
$180,000	$1,235	$103
$250,000	$1,715	$143
$370,000	$2,538	$212
$490,000	$3,361	$280

Harnett County against North Carolina and the US

	Effective rate	Median tax	Median home value	Median household income
Harnett County	0.69%	$1,689	$246,200	$71,287
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 Harnett 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 Harnett County?

The effective rate is 0.69%: a median $1,689 a year on a median $246,200 home. That's the 20th highest of the 51 North Carolina counties we cover.

How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in Harnett County?

About $2,744 a year, $229 a month, at the county's effective rate, before any exemption.

How does Harnett 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 Harnett 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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Sources

US Census Bureau: American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates (tables B25077, B25103, B19013, B25064)

Updated Sep 30, 2026 by the RateHerald team. The maths is tested against worked examples; report a problem.