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New Hanover County, NC Property Tax Calculator
New Hanover County homeowners pay a median $2,105 a year in property tax, 0.54% of a median $387,800 home: below North Carolina's 0.66% and the national 0.94%.
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Property tax in New Hanover County by home value, at 0.54%
| Home value | A year | A month |
|---|---|---|
| $190,000 | $1,032 | $86 |
| $290,000 | $1,575 | $131 |
| $390,000 | $2,118 | $176 |
| $580,000 | $3,149 | $262 |
| $780,000 | $4,235 | $353 |
New Hanover County against North Carolina and the US
| Effective rate | Median tax | Median home value | Median household income | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Hanover County | 0.54% | $2,105 | $387,800 | $75,166 |
| 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 New Hanover 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 New Hanover County?
The effective rate is 0.54%: a median $2,105 a year on a median $387,800 home. That's the 46th highest of the 51 North Carolina counties we cover.
How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in New Hanover County?
About $2,172 a year, $181 a month, at the county's effective rate, before any exemption.
How does New Hanover 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 New Hanover 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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