Cumberland County Tax Administration mailed tax bills to property owners Aug. 10. Taxpayers are reminded that property taxes are due Sept. 1. However, a grace period allows payments to be made until Jan. 7, 2019, with no penalties or interest. After Jan. 7, unpaid tax bills will begin to incur a 2 percent interest charge the first month and 0.75 percent interest charge each month thereafter, beginning Feb. 1.
Taxpayers may pay their tax bills online, by mail, by phone or in person. Go to co.cumberland.nc.us/tax to pay online with an electronic check, debit card or major credit card. Visa consumer debit cards are charged a flat-rate fee of $3.95. All other credit and debit cards are charged a convenience fee of $2 or 2.65 percent of the amount paid, whichever is greater.
Taxpayers can set up an online bill pay option with their financial institution. It is important for taxpayers using this option verify and update the tax bill number on file with their bank, as it can change annually.
To pay by phone, call 1-866-441-6614. Phone payments must be made with a major credit card or debit card. A credit or debit card convenience fee is charged.
Mail payments with a remittance coupon to:
Cumberland County Tax Collector
P.O. Box 538313
Atlanta, GA 30353-8313
Mail payments without a remittance coupon to:
Cumberland County Tax Collector
P.O. Box 449
Fayetteville, NC 28302-0449
Mailed payments must be made with a check or money order payable to Cumberland County Tax Collector.
Taxpayers can also make payments in person from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Tax Administration office located on the fifth floor of the Cumberland County Courthouse, 117 Dick Street in Fayetteville. The office accepts cash, check, money order and major credit and debit cards. A credit or debit convenience fee is charged.
A Payment Plan Option form has been included with this year’s tax bills for taxpayers interested in making monthly payments for property taxes. The form can be completed and submitted with the first payment.
Also included in this year’s tax bill is a reminder for taxpayers to sign up for the emergency alert notification system Cumberland Alerts. Subscribers can receive information about emergency situations such as severe weather by text, phone call or email.
For more information, call 910-678-7507 or visit co.cumberland.nc.us/tax.