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Office Hours Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Tax Assessor Location 110 Evans Street, Greenville, NC 27858
Tax Assessor Phone 252-902-3400 | Fax 252-830-0753
Tax Collector Location 111 South Washington Street, Greenville, NC 27858
Tax Collector Phone 252-902-3425 | Fax 252-902-1876
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Supporting Fair, Transparent, and Accessible Tax Services
Pitt County Tax Administration is responsible for listing, appraising and assessing all real and personal property, as well as collecting current and delinquent taxes, while ensuring fairness and equity across all properties in Pitt County.
Our goal is to make tax services as clear and accessible as possible. We’re here to help residents understand and manage their property taxes with confidence, offering secure online tools, flexible payment options and easy-to-follow guidance on listing and appraisal methods.
You can also find valuable information on tax relief and deferment programs, exempt property qualifications and how to appeal your valuation.
Above all, we are committed to serving you with fairness, respect and transparency. Whether you’re a home or business owner, or navigating the process for the first time, we’re here to support you:
- Listening to your concerns and guiding you through the tax process with care and professionalism
- Ensuring property values remain fair and accurate for all members of our community
- Maintaining openness and clarity about how decisions are made and what you can expect
- Tax Assessors Office
- Tax Collectors Office
- Real Property Value Appeals
- Revenue Expenditure Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
Property Values & Public Trust
The Tax Assessor’s Office is responsible for identifying, listing and appraising all real and personal property in Pitt County to ensure fair and equitable property taxation. Using North Carolina General Statutes as its guide, the Assessor’s Office determines the taxable value of homes, land, businesses and personal property. These valuations form the foundation for how property taxes are calculated. The team also oversees appeals, reappraisals and special property tax programs such as exemptions and exclusions.
Whether you're a home or business owner, or new to the area, the Assessor’s Office is here to help you understand your property’s value and how it contributes to funding local services like schools, EMS and public safety.
Billing, Payments & Delinquent Collections
The Tax Collector’s Office is responsible for billing, collecting and enforcing the payment of property taxes, fees and other County revenues. Working in close coordination with the Tax Assessor, the Collector ensures that all taxes due are processed accurately and efficiently, from annual tax bills to special assessments and payment plans. The Office also manages delinquent accounts, including garnishments, attachments and foreclosures in accordance with state law.
Whether you’re paying your tax bill, exploring payment options, or resolving a past due account, the Collector’s Office provides secure, reliable and professional service.
Appealing Your Real Property Value
If you believe the tax value of your real property is incorrect, you may request an appeal at the beginning of the year.
You can ask for an informal review from January 1 until the Pitt County Board of Equalization and Review (BOER) convenes. During this time, appraisal staff may review and inspect the property. Submit your request early to allow enough time for the review. Once the BOER begins meeting, appraisal staff cannot make any changes to property values without approval from the Board.
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After the Board convenes, you may still file a formal appeal. To do so, contact our office to request and complete an official BOER Appeal Form.
Pitt County Board of Equalization and Review Meeting Dates
All meetings begin at 4:00 p.m. and are held at the Pitt County Administration Building, Eugene James Auditorium (2nd Floor), 1717 W. Fifth Street, Greenville, NC 27834.
- April 16, 2026
- April 30, 2026
- May 21, 2026
- November 5, 2026
- December 17, 2026
- January 28, 2027
Where Does the Money Go?
When you call the police or fire department, play in the park, send your children to public school, check out a book at the library, or eat at an inspected restaurant, you are using services paid for by your property taxes. Your taxes also pay for services to help people move from public assistance to work, protect children and senior citizens from abuse and neglect, protect our water and air from pollution, transport citizens to essential medical care and other critical resources and much more. Property taxes are the largest source of revenue to fund these services residents count on every day.
The total Pitt County budget for all funds in Fiscal Year 2025-2026 is $420,649,900. After accounting for interfund transfers of $26,598,253, the unduplicated total budget is $394,051,647.
This total includes funding for services that directly support education, public safety, human services, and more. Below is a breakdown:
- Education: $90,562,894
- Public Safety: $73,777,634
- Human Services: $60,696,124
- General Government: $54,529,601
- Environmental Protection: $19,377,345
- Debt Service: $17,568,016
- Internal Service: $16,977,127
- Economic and Physical Development: $10,992,878
- Cultural and Recreational Services: $2,216,522
- Transportation: $1,308,630
- Other Services: $72,643,129
Total Budget: $420,649,900
Less Interfund Transfers: $26,598,253
Unduplicated Total: $394,051,647
Additional Information
For budgetary information, questions, or a free copy of Pitt County’s Budget In Brief pamphlet,
Call 252-902-3000
- Can I assume ownership of a property just by paying the taxes?
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Paying someone else’s delinquent property taxes does not entitle you to ownership of the property. In North Carolina, property tax collection, lien placement, and foreclosure follow a specific legal process. While anyone may pay the taxes on a property, doing so does not transfer title or ownership rights.
- How is my real estate value determined?
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North Carolina requires all real property to be appraised at 100% market value as of January 1 of the county’s most recent General Reappraisal year.
Market value is established by buyers and sellers of real estate. Appraisals for tax purposes are determined by comparative sales analysis with in a locational market area. - I Sold the Property, Why Am I Getting a Tax Notice?
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Transfers of ownership of real property for the current tax year have been updated through May to reflect the current owner.
For personal property, the bill is sent to the listing owner as of January 1 of the current tax year. - When are property taxes due?
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Property taxes are billed each July and are due by September 1. However, they are not considered delinquent, and no interest or enforced collections will apply, until January 6.
- Who sets the tax rates?
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The Pitt County Board of Commissioners sets County, fire and EMS district taxes annually when the budget is adopted. Municipal tax rates are set by the respective elected town officials.