Lee County Property Taxes
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
19.1% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$142/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.80%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$213,800
State avg $214,164
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$1,863
$155/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$1,476
$123/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#75
of 100 counties (1 = lowest)
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Homeowner context
What this means for a Lee County homeowner
Use these county medians as a planning baseline. Your actual bill depends on assessed value, exemptions, millage, and local taxing districts.
Tax pressure
0.80%
0.13 percentage points above the state average
Typical bill
$1,707
$274 above the state median
State position
#75
Ranked from lowest to highest effective rate across 100 North Carolina counties.
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Lee County, North Carolina
Lee County taxes exceed national standard
Lee County's effective tax rate of 0.798% surpasses the national median and ranks in the upper tier for tax burden. Homeowners pay a median $1,707 annually, falling short of the national median of $2,690 only because median home values are significantly lower at $213,800.
Lee ranks among North Carolina's highest
At 0.798%, Lee County's effective rate exceeds the state average of 0.701% by about 0.1 percentage points, placing it in the upper fifth of North Carolina counties. Annual median taxes of $1,707 exceed the state median of $1,433 by roughly 19%.
Lee outpaces neighboring counties on taxes
Lee's 0.798% rate substantially exceeds regional peers including Jackson (0.369%) and Macon County (0.427%), making it the region's highest-taxing county. Lee homeowners pay $1,707 annually compared to Jackson's $938—an $769 difference on homes of similar value.
Lee homeowners carry significant tax burden
The median Lee County home valued at $213,800 generates an annual property tax of $1,707. With mortgage-related assessments, bills climb to $1,863, placing Lee County households among the state's highest tax payers on a rate basis.
Lee homeowners should prioritize appeals
Given Lee's elevated tax rate, careful assessment review is essential for homeowners seeking relief. If your home's assessed value appears high relative to recent sales or appraisals in your neighborhood, filing an appeal with the tax assessor could deliver substantial annual savings.
How Lee County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Lee County
0.80%
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.
Estimates are informational only and are not tax, legal, financial, or assessment appeal advice. Verify parcel-specific amounts with the county assessor or tax collector.