Struggling with Property Taxes? Free help is Available for Eligible Homeowners

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With property values soaring across North Carolina, many homeowners are finding it increasingly difficult to keep up with their housing costs, including property taxes. However, relief is available for eligible residents. North Carolina offers property tax assistance to low-income elderly, disabled individuals, and disabled veterans. If you qualify, you could receive a significant reduction in your property tax burden—but you must apply before June 1, 2025.

Need Help Applying?

Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy is here to help. Our team can assist low-income elderly, disabled individuals, and disabled veterans in preparing their North Carolina property tax relief applications. Call 980-256-7952 to learn more about eligibility for our services.

Additionally, you can attend our property tax clinic for in-person assistance:

Date: April 16, 2025
Location: Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy, 5535 Albemarle Road, Charlotte, NC 28212
Time: 9:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Register: Call 980-256-7952 to schedule an appointment.

Who is Eligible for Property Tax Relief?

If you are a qualifying homeowner, you may be eligible for an exclusion of either $25,000 or 50% of your home’s taxable value (whichever is greater). To qualify, you must meet the following requirements:

  • Your name must be on the deed or title of your residence as of January 1, 2024.
  • The home must be your primary residence.
  • You must be a North Carolina resident.
  • You must be at least 65 years old or totally and permanently disabled. (A total and permanent disability means a condition that prevents you from obtaining gainful employment.)
  • Your household income (including your spouse’s) must be $37,900 or less for 2024.

Special Property Tax Relief for Disabled Veterans

Disabled veterans in Mecklenburg County may qualify for an additional property tax benefit. If eligible, they may receive an exclusion of the first $45,000 of their home’s taxable value. To qualify:

  • The veteran must have received an honorable discharge.
  • The home must be occupied by the disabled veteran.
  • The veteran must be 100% totally and permanently disabled due to a service-connected injury.
  • Surviving spouses (who have not remarried) of qualifying disabled veterans may also be eligible.
  • There is no age or income limitation for this exemption.

How and When to Apply

Applications must be submitted to the Assessor’s Office between January 1st and June 1st, 2025.