Property Tax Relief

North Carolina state law allows property tax relief for low-income seniors and disabled homeowners, as well as disabled veterans or their unmarried surviving spouse. There are three programs authorized by the General Assembly, with requirements that Cumberland County must follow. These programs can significantly reduce property tax bills for qualifying owners.

North Carolina offers three types of Property Tax Relief for Permanent Residents under N.C.G.S. 105-277.1, 105-277.1B, and 105-277.1C:

• Elderly/Disabled Homestead Exclusion
• Elderly/Disabled Circuit Breaker
• Disabled Veteran/Surviving Spouse Exclusion

Please contact the Cumberland County Tax Administration office at 910-678-7507 for assistance with applying for these programs.

• The owner of property who wishes to obtain an exclusion must complete the Application for Property Tax Relief for the program they are applying for.
• The owner must meet all eligibility requirements as of January 1st of the year in which they are applying for relief.
• Applications must be filed by June 1st of the year in which relief is requested.
• The application must be filed in person, or by mail, with the Cumberland County Tax Administrator's office.