Cumberland County Tax Administration reminds citizens of the June 2 deadline to apply for certain tax relief programs offered to qualified property owners.
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. - Cumberland County Tax Administration reminds citizens of the June 2 deadline to apply for certain tax relief programs offered to qualified property owners.
North Carolina offers the following three property tax relief options for permanent residents:
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Elderly/Disabled Homestead Exclusion
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Elderly/Disabled Circuit Breaker
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Disabled/Veteran/Surviving Spouse Exclusion
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 Jan. 1 of the year for which relief is applied. The application must be filed in person, or by mail, with the Cumberland County Tax Administration office.
Residents who qualify for the Homestead Exclusion receive an exclusion of the greater of $25,000 or 50% of the qualifying, assessed value of their permanent residence. Must be a minimum of 65 years of age or totally and permanent disabled (no minimum age) and meet income requirements.
For residents who qualify for the Circuit Breaker exclusion, the program limits taxes to a percentage of the qualifying owner’s income. Remaining taxes over the limit become deferred, with the three most current years of deferred taxes becoming due, with interest, when a disqualifying event occurs. Must be a minimum of 65 years of age or total and permanently disabled (no minimum age) and meet income requirements.
Veterans and surviving spouses who qualify for the Disabled Veteran & Surviving Spouse Exclusion will receive an exclusion of the first $45,000 of assessed value on their permanent residence. Qualifications include honorably discharged disabled veterans who are totally
and permanently disabled, or unmarried surviving spouses. There is no age or income requirement.
See complete details and eligibility requirements for each tax relief program, and apply for applications, by going to the Cumberland County Tax Administration website at https://www.cumberlandcountync.gov/departments/tax-group/tax/tax-relief.
For more information, or assistance, call 910-678-7507 or email taxrelief@cumberlandcountync.gov.