Havelock property tax: where it goes
A Havelock house pays 1.165% of its taxable value in property tax, plus flat charges on the same bill. For a house at $207,700 of market value, that's about $2,491 a year.
Tax is levied on assessed value, with rates stated per $100 of valuation.
Craven County's and Havelock's adopted FY2026-27 rates were not found; these are the 2025 schedule (the county's proposed FY2027 budget keeps 44.48 cents). Havelock's rate for the year starting July 2026 may differ.
Who taxes this house
| Taxing agency | Rate | On $207,700 |
|---|---|---|
| Craven County | 0.4448% | $924 |
| City of Havelock | 0.72% | $1,495 |
| Craven County recycle fee | flat | $72 |
| Total | 1.165% | $2,491 |
2025 tax year, Craven County.
Ways to pay less
- Seniors 65+ or disabled, income-limited: homestead exclusion. The exclusion amount is the greater of twenty five thousand dollars ($25,000) or fifty percent (50%) of the appraised value of the residence. How: Application may be filed at any time up to and through June 1 preceding the tax year.
Dates
| When | What |
|---|---|
| Jan 5 | Property taxes are payable at par through January 5; on January 6, 2% interest is added to the current year outstanding balance. |
| Jun 1 | An application for the elderly or disabled exclusion may be filed up to and through June 1 preceding the tax year. |
| Sep 1 | Property taxes in North Carolina are due September 1 of each year. |
Pay or manage it
Sources
Checked October 22, 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.