Pender County mailing out new reappraisals to home and commercial property owners
PENDER COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — One of the fastest-growing counties in North Carolina, Pender County, is now mailing out property reappraisals to home and commercial property owners.
This is the first countywide reappraisal in seven years.
The reappraisal, required under North Carolina General Assembly law, was approved by county commissioners during a meeting in December. Officials say the updated values reflect current market values as of January 1st, 2026, and could lead to higher property taxes for some residents.
The property’s revaluation is intended to estimate its fair market value — what a willing buyer would pay a willing seller — and that each property is assessed individually.
As the popularity of Pender County continues to grow, property values have risen accordingly. However, officials note that the tax rate, which ultimately determines tax bills, will be set separately by the county commissioners later this year as part of the budget process.
Commissioner Jimmy Tate said he plans to push for a reduction in the current tax rate of 73.75 cents per $100 of assessed value, which has not changed for the past three years.
“This year I’m going to fight 100%, and I think the majority of our board is in agreement that we need to reduce the overall ad valorem tax rate,” Tate said. “And if we do that, hopefully overall people’s tax value will go down.”
Property owners who believe their new valuation is inaccurate can file an appeal, though officials say appeals must be based on the assessed value itself — not the change in value or a potential increase in taxes.
The deadline to submit an appeal is May 15. County commissioners are expected to adopt a new fiscal year budget, including any potential changes to the tax rate, by June 30.
