Asheville property tax: where it goes
A Asheville house pays 1.241% of its taxable value in property tax. For a house at $304,400 of value before exemptions, that's about $3,777 a year.
Tax is levied on assessed value, using the 2021 property values (the values before the 2026 revaluation), per $100 of assessed value.
Who taxes this house
| Taxing agency | Rate | On $304,400 |
|---|---|---|
| Buncombe County | 0.6154% | $1,873 |
| City of Asheville | 0.5078% | $1,546 |
| Asheville City Schools supplemental tax (schools) | 0.1175% | $358 |
| Total | 1.241% | $3,777 |
2026 tax year (FY2027), Buncombe County.
Ways to pay less
- Seniors 65+ or disabled, low income: homestead exclusion. Owners at least 65 or totally and permanently disabled, with previous-year income no more than $38,800 (2026 limit), can exclude the greater of the first $25,000 or 50% of the appraised value of their permanent residence. How: File Form AV-9 with the county tax assessor by June 1.
- Disabled veterans: $45,000 exclusion. A veteran with a total and permanent service-connected disability, or an unremarried surviving spouse, can exclude up to the first $45,000 of the appraised value of the permanent residence. There is no age or income limit. How: Have a Veterans Service Officer complete Form NCDVA-9, then file it with the county tax assessor.
- Seniors 65+ or disabled: circuit breaker tax deferment. Owners at least 65 or totally and permanently disabled can have their taxes limited to 4% of income (income up to $38,800) or 5% (up to $58,200), for the 2026 tax year. Taxes over the limit are deferred and remain a lien; the last three years become due with interest on a disqualifying event: death of the owner, transfer of the property, or the home no longer being the owner's permanent residence. How: File a new Form AV-9 with the county tax assessor every year.
- Bulky item pickup on request. The City collects chairs, beds, mattresses, sofas and other bulky items on request. Appliances are collected for a fee of $10.00 per item, assessed on the combined utility bill. How: Call (828) 251-1122 or use The Asheville App to schedule, and put items at the curb by 7 a.m. on the collection day.
Dates
| When | What |
|---|---|
| Jan 5 | Under North Carolina law, property taxes are due September 1 and can be paid at face amount before January 6. Interest of 2% starts January 6, then 3/4% a month from February 1. |
Pay or manage it
Sources
- Asheville Chamber: 2026 county and municipal tax rates (Aug 2026, PDF)
- City of Asheville: amended FY27 property tax rate (July 15, 2026)
- WUNC: Asheville adjusts tax rate (July 16, 2026)
- N.C. General Statutes 105-360: tax due date and interest
- Buncombe County Tax Lookup: 2026 reappraisal moratorium notice
Checked October 21, 2026. Every number here comes from the public sources listed, matched by our checker.
Rates change every year; this page shows when it was last checked. Nothing here is legal, tax or insurance advice.