Halifax County property tax
Homeowners in Halifax County, North Carolina typically pay about 1.15% of their home's value in property tax each year — a median bill of $1,216 on a median home value of $106,200.
Typical effective rate
1.15%
higher than 26% of U.S. counties
Median tax paid
$1,216
per year
Median home value
$106,200
In NC
#1
of 100 ranked counties
At a glance
- Effective rate 1.15% — 22% higher than the U.S. median of 0.94%, and 74% higher than the North Carolina median of 0.66%.
- With vs. without a mortgage — median tax $1,455 for mortgaged homes, $1,012 for homes owned outright.
- State ranking — 1st highest effective rate of 100 ranked North Carolina counties; nationally it sits around the 74th percentile.
Estimate a bill for Halifax County
Apply this county's typical effective rate (1.15%) to a home value of your choice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Halifax County, NC?
The typical effective property-tax rate in Halifax County is 1.15% of a home's value per year, based on median taxes paid ($1,216) divided by the median home value ($106,200) in the Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. This is a typical burden for comparison, not a statutory mill rate.
How much is property tax on a typical home in Halifax County?
The median owner-occupied home in Halifax County is valued at $106,200, and the median real estate tax paid is $1,216 per year. Homes with a mortgage have a median tax of $1,455, versus $1,012 for homes without one.
How does Halifax County compare to the rest of North Carolina?
Halifax County's effective rate is 74% higher than the North Carolina median, ranking 1st of 100 ranked counties in the state.
Compare nearby North Carolina counties
Counties ranked closest to Halifax County by in-state effective rate. Open the comparison tool or see all North Carolina counties.
| In-state | County | Effective rate | Median tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Northampton County | 1.08% | $1,239 |
| 3 | Martin County | 1.06% | $1,168 |
| 4 | Edgecombe County | 1.04% | $1,306 |
| 5 | Washington County | 0.99% | $1,252 |
| 6 | Hertford County | 0.98% | $1,168 |
| 7 | Scotland County | 0.93% | $1,068 |
Official data & resources for Halifax County
- Halifax County Census profile (data.census.gov) — housing, value and tax figures for this county.
- Table B25103 for Halifax County — median real estate taxes paid (the source for the tax figures above).
- Table B25077 for Halifax County — median home value.
- Federal forms & is property tax deductible? — IRS Pub 530, Schedule A and the SALT cap, plus your state tax agency.
Finding your exact bill
Your county or municipal assessor (sometimes called the appraisal district, property appraiser, or tax collector) sets the assessed value and the exact millage that produces your bill. Search for "[county name] [state] assessor" or "property tax" on an official .gov site.
Figures on this page are Census survey medians for the whole county (2020–2024 5-year), not an assessment of any individual property. Rates, exemptions and assessment practices vary by municipality and school district within a county.