FAQs
North Carolina law requires all counties to reappraise real property once every eight years. Counties may set their revaluation schedule to every four years if voted on by the Board of Commissioners. Harnett County is on a four-year reappraisal cycle. Harnett County’s last reappraisal took effect on January 1, 2017.
You can appear in person before the Board of Equalization and Review, but it is not required. If you are unable to attend on the date and time set by the Clerk to the Board, your case will still be heard. The Board will review all submitted documentation regarding your case and mail you a decision.
Appeals should be submitted to the tax office in person or online within 30 days following the notice date. Taxpayers are encouraged to submit their appeal within the 30 days to ensure that we can address any issues with their property.
If I do not agree with the value based on the assessor’s review of the appeal what is the next step in the appeal process?
If you do not agree with the assessor’s review that the value placed on your real property is the true market value, the appeal process is below:
- You will be scheduled for a hearing with the Harnett County Board of Equalization and Review.
- North Carolina Property Tax Commission
- North Carolina Appellate Court
If you disagree with the Board’s decision, you will have 30 days to file an appeal with the NC Property Tax Commission in Raleigh. Instructions will be provided on how to appeal to the NC Property Tax Commission in the letter you receive from the Board of Equalization and Review.