Chatham County Relocation - Property Taxes

How much will I pay in property taxes for my new Chatham County home? 

That's a very common question when considering purchasing a home in Chatham County. 

If you're considering relocating to Pittsboro, Siler City, or anywhere just outside of Carrboro, Chapel Hill, Apex, or Jordan Lake, here's an easy reference.

Find Out What District Your New Home is Located In

Ask your real estate agent what district number the property resides in.  Or check out the map below and find the approximate location of the home you're considering to see the name of the fire district or township you'll be relocating into. 

This chart shows the 2008/2009 Chatham County property tax rates.  For Chatham County, the fiscal year starts July 1st and runs until June 30th.

If you are relocating to a home inside a town, the tax rate will be slightly higher.  If your new home will be outside of town boundaries, the tax rate can be extremely low.

Check the Tax Rate Tables for the Property Tax Rate for Your District or Town

The county rate gets combined with either the fire district rate or the town rate, depending on where the home for sale is located. 

OK - But What Will I Actually Pay in Chatham County Property Taxes?

What do all those little numbers mean?  It's actually not as hard as it looks.

1. Take the assessed value of the property.
2. Divide by 100.
3. Multiply by the tax rate.

This will give you the yearly tax amount, per 2008/2009 rates.

And just to give you an idea, here's a table of sample yearly tax payments for different sample assessed home values.

You can also visit the Chatham County, NC Property Tax page to see any updates to tax tables or tax information. 

Want to Compare Counties?

Property Tax Rates for Triangle Area Counties

Raleigh and the Triangle Area

Whether you're looking at relocating to Raleigh to start your career, to find a friendly place to raise a family, or retiring in a terrific climate, Raleigh and the Research Park Triangle has something to offer you. Great schools, Forbes rated #1 in 2007 for Businesses and Careers, lots of lakes and golf courses, top-rated cultural centers, universities, and hospitals - and all only two hours to the ocean and three hours to the mountains - it's no wonder that Raleigh is a "Best Place to Live"!

Chatham County Relocation Package - July 2008 - Moving Near Chapel Hill, Carrboro, Jordan Lake, Apex, or Pittsboro?

Raleigh Relocation Package - Thinking of Moving to the Triangle, NC? June 2008 Edition

 All information current as of posting date.  Please check county website for any updates.