FAQ

  1. Where is the Onslow County Tax office located?
  2. What are the hours of operation of the Tax office?
  3. What is the last day to pay your taxes before they become delinquent?
  4. What are the North Carolina General Statutes?
  5. Who Sets The Tax Rate?
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  1. How do I change my address with your office?
  2. I received a ***Final Notice of Past Due Property Taxes***. What does this mean?
  3. What will happen if I cannot pay my bill on time?
  4. I paid with a credit card. Why the additional fee?
  5. Can I pay my tax bill by credit or debit card at the tax office?
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  1. Why have you turned my account over for foreclosure?
  2. Why do I have to pay attorney fees?
  3. Where can I get information regarding Onslow County tax foreclosure properties?
  4. I have received a notice of bank attachment. Can I still pay the taxes to avoid having my bank account attached?
  5. When the bank processed the bank attachment they deducted more from my account than the amount shown on the notice. What do I need to do?
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  1. Must I have license from the County to operate my business?
  2. Does Onslow County license also cover the City of Jacksonville?
  3. How long is my license valid?
  4. I closed my business. Can I get a refund on my paid license fee?
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  1. Can you change my name/address on my motor vehicle tag & tax renewal?
  2. When is the last day I can pay my motor vehicle tax bill?
  3. I no longer own the car. Why must I pay the tax?
  4. I believe I was billed twice on the same car. What do I need to do?
  5. When can I appeal my vehicle value?
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  1. Do you offer exemptions for the elderly on vehicles?
  2. I sold this boat. Why did I receive a tax bill?
  3. What personal property am I required to list?
  4. When am I required to list personal property?
  5. Are manufactured homes required to be listed each year for taxes?
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  1. What is Business Personal Property?
  2. What business personal property am I required to list?
  3. Am I required to list household furnishings?
  4. I listed my business in the wrong county. Will I be penalized?
  5. My business was listed in two counties. Can I get a refund?
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  1. What are the Property Tax Relief Exclusions/Exemptions that I may benefit from?
  2. Do I have to apply for the Elderly or Disabled exclusion every year?
  3. When is my Property Tax Relief application due?
  4. How do I apply for the disabled veteran's exemption; and what are requirements?
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  1. My Property was Annexed and I received a tax bill. What am I paying for?
  2. What is the legal description for my parcel?
  3. Where did you obtain the legal description?
  4. How can I find out the owner of a specific property?
  5. What does an arms-length transaction mean?
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  1. What is the Board of Equalization & Review?
  2. How do I find a land/building breakdown for condominium values?
  3. How do I determine square footage for individual condominium units?
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