Pitt County Property Taxes
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
15.1% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$137/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.85%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$194,300
State avg $214,164
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$1,761
$147/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$1,399
$117/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#80
of 100 counties (1 = lowest)
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Homeowner context
What this means for a Pitt 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
0.85%
0.18 percentage points above the state average
Typical bill
$1,649
$216 above the state median
State position
#80
Ranked from lowest to highest effective rate across 100 North Carolina counties.
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Pitt County, North Carolina
Pitt County taxes exceed national average
Pitt County's effective tax rate of 0.849% surpasses the national median of roughly 0.75%, placing it in the higher half of U.S. counties by tax burden. The median property tax of $1,649 annually is 39% below the national median of $2,690, reflecting lower home values rather than lower rates.
Above average across North Carolina
Pitt County ranks above North Carolina's state average with an effective rate of 0.849% versus the state's 0.701%. Residents pay a median property tax of $1,649—$216 more annually than the state median of $1,433.
Among the highest-taxed in the region
Pitt County has the highest effective tax rate among the eight counties examined, significantly outpacing Polk County (0.579%) and Person County (0.668%). Only Richmond County (0.929%) and Robeson County (0.902%) come close to Pitt's rate.
Median home tax costs $1,649 yearly
A homeowner with a median-valued house in Pitt County ($194,300) pays roughly $1,649 in annual property taxes. Those with mortgages pay slightly more at $1,761 annually, while those without mortgages pay $1,399.
Appeal if your assessment seems high
Pitt County's higher tax rate makes assessment accuracy especially important for budget-conscious homeowners. Many find success challenging inflated assessments through the county's appeals process—a free step that can yield significant annual savings.
How Pitt County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Pitt County
0.85%
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.