Hertford County Property Taxes
Hertford County, North Carolina
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
24.4% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$90/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.97%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$111,100
State avg ▼ $214,164
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$1,303
$109/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$897
$75/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#94
of 100 counties (1 = lowest)
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Hertford County, North Carolina
Hertford taxes notably above US median
Hertford County's 0.975% effective rate ranks in the 70th percentile nationally, 39% higher than the US median of 0.703%. While annual taxes of $1,083 appear modest, that reflects low home values; on a per-dollar basis, Hertford residents shoulder a substantial tax load compared to most Americans.
Hertford among NC's steepest rates
Hertford's 0.975% effective rate ranks in the upper fifth of North Carolina's 100 counties, standing 39% above the state average of 0.701%. The county imposes a notably heavier tax burden than most NC communities.
Hertford second only to Halifax regionally
Hertford's 0.975% rate trails only Halifax's 1.135% among the eight counties compared, and significantly exceeds Hoke (0.692%), Harnett (0.744%), and Guilford (0.883%). The eastern region shows markedly higher tax rates than the Piedmont and western counties.
Hertford resident annual tax burden
On the median home valued at $111,100, Hertford homeowners pay roughly $1,083 in annual property taxes. Mortgaged properties typically see escrow-adjusted taxes around $1,303.
High-rate counties need vigilant appeals
In counties with above-average tax rates, assessment accuracy becomes critical to protecting household budgets. Hertford homeowners should obtain a professional valuation and file a property tax appeal if their assessed value exceeds recent comparable sales.
How Hertford County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Hertford County
0.97%
Effective rate
North Carolina Avg
0.67%
Effective rate
National Avg
0.91%
Effective rate
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Data updated: March 2026
Data from U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. Effective tax rate is calculated as median property tax divided by median home value.