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. Revaluation Notices were mailed on February 21, 2025.
The timeframe to submit an informal appeal ended March 24. If you wish to appeal the 2025 assessed value, you may submit a formal appeal to the 2025 Board of Equalization and Review by filling out a 2025 Notice of Appeal of Assessment. The deadline to submit a formal appeal is May 28, 2025. Please provide any supporting documentation to support your opinion of value with your appeal and be sure to include contact information so that the appraisal staff can reach you to discuss your 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 Customer Service at (910) 678-7507.