2026 Property Tax Due Dates
County-specificSeptember 1
Current Year Taxes Due (billed early July; due at par through Jan 5)
Delinquent after: January 6 (interest begins on unpaid balance, G.S. 105-360(a))
Guilford County collects property tax in a single annual payment, not two installments like many other counties.
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Payment Methods
Online (Tax and Tag portal, credit/debit/e-check), Phone, Mail, Drop Box, In-Person
Guilford County Treasurer
How to Pay
Online
Web/mobile/phone: 1.85% of transaction + $2 flat fee. ACH/e-check: $1.25 + $2 flat fee. Via my.guilfordcountync.gov (Tax and Tag portal). Accepts Amex, Discover, MasterCard, Visa.
By Mail
Mail payments accepted; see county site for current mailing address.
In Person
Two locations -- Greensboro: 400 W. Market St., Greensboro, NC 27401, (336) 641-3363. High Point: 325 E. Russell Ave., High Point, NC 27260, (336) 641-7911. Mon-Fri 8am-5pm. Drop box also available. — 400 W Market St, Greensboro NC 27401, Mon-Fri 8am - 5pm
About Property Taxes in North Carolina
North Carolina property taxes are administered entirely at the county level. Each county has a tax assessor who determines property values, and a tax collector who bills and collects. Property is assessed at 100% of its appraised value (market value), and counties are required to conduct a countywide reappraisal at least every eight years, though many do so more frequently. One of North Carolina's most distinctive features is its generous effective grace period: taxes are technically due September 1, but interest does not begin accruing until January 6 of the following year. This gives homeowners effectively a four-month window to pay without any financial penalty. Municipalities (cities and towns) levy additional taxes on top of county taxes, and both appear on the same bill in most counties.
Payment & Assessment
North Carolina property tax bills are typically mailed in July or August for the current tax year. The official due date is September 1, but no penalty applies until January 6 of the following year — giving you until January 5 to pay without any additional cost. After January 5: A 2% penalty is added on January 6. An additional 3/4% penalty accrues each subsequent month the tax remains unpaid. Most counties offer online payment through the county tax office website. Payment by mail, in person at the county tax office, and sometimes by phone is also available. Some counties offer a discount for very early payment — check with your county. If your taxes are escrowed through a mortgage, lenders typically pay by January 5 to avoid penalties. Confirm with your lender when they plan to remit payment.
Statewide framework for North Carolina. Your county's specific rates and deadlines are shown above.
Other Counties in North Carolina
About Guilford County
Guilford County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. As of the 2020 census, the population was 541,299, making it the third-most populous county in North Carolina. The county seat and largest community is Greensboro. Since 1938, an additional county court has been located in High Point. The county was formed in 1771. Guilford County is included in the Greensboro-High Point, NC Metropolitan Statistical Area, which is also included in the Greensboro–Winston-Salem–High Point, NC Combined Statistical Area.
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