Registered Motor Vehicles
Registered motor vehicles are valued at retail for their true value in money. This is the sales price of a vehicle purchased from a dealership. Values cannot be adjusted based on wholesale, trade-in, blue book, internet valuation sites, or private party asking prices. Appeals must be filed within 30 days of the date taxes are due.
To file an appeal, submit a Motor Vehicle Appeal, including any supporting documentation that will assist us in reviewing the appeal. The owner must pay the taxes when due and a full or partial refund will be issued if the appeal is decided in the owner’s favor.
Personal Property
Personal property, such as aircraft, watercraft, mobile homes, unregistered motor vehicles, and farming and business equipment, is reappraised every year. Appeals must generally be filed within 30 days of the date of the bill or discovery notice.
To appeal the tax value of your personal property, please submit a Personal Property Appeal form, including any supporting documentation that will assist us in reviewing the appeal.
Real Property
North Carolina law requires all counties to reappraise real property every eight years. Cumberland County has completed its 2025 Revaluation and real estate values now reflect the market values as of January 1, 2025.
All taxpayers should have received a 2025 Revaluation Notice of Assessment which provides the 2025 Market value. A Revaluation Informal Appeal Form is included on the back of the Notice. If you disagree with the 2025 value, you may submit this appeal form to our office no later than March 24, 2025. Instructions are on the form.
Property owners who do not have the Notice of Assessment and the attached appeal form can still appeal by submitting a 2025 Informal Appeal Request form. Please be sure to include any supporting documentation that will assist us in reviewing your appeal and include contact information. The deadline to submit this appeal is March 24, 2025.
Please be aware that the amount of the tax bill or non-qualifying sales, such as foreclosures and sales between family members, are unacceptable reasons to appeal.
If you have any questions concerning your value or the appeal process, please contact our Real Estate Division at taxrealestate@cumberlandcountync.gov or you may call the Revaluation Line at (910) 678-7800.