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Lincoln County, NC Property Tax Calculator

Lincoln County homeowners pay a median $1,856 a year in property tax, 0.58% of a median $321,000 home: below North Carolina's 0.66% and the national 0.94%.

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Property tax in Lincoln County by home value, at 0.58%

Home value	A year	A month
$160,000	$925	$77
$240,000	$1,387	$116
$320,000	$1,850	$154
$480,000	$2,774	$231
$640,000	$3,699	$308

Lincoln County against North Carolina and the US

	Effective rate	Median tax	Median home value	Median household income
Lincoln County	0.58%	$1,856	$321,000	$80,016
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 Lincoln 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 Lincoln County?

The effective rate is 0.58%: a median $1,856 a year on a median $321,000 home. That's the 41st highest of the 51 North Carolina counties we cover.

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

About $2,312 a year, $193 a month, at the county's effective rate, before any exemption.

How does Lincoln County compare with the rest of North Carolina?

Its rate is below the state's 0.66%. Across North Carolina, covered counties range from 0.39% to 0.93%.

How do I lower my Lincoln 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.