Summary
Pender County's first property reappraisal in seven years covered about 55,000 properties and has already generated 623 appeals. The board wanted to suspend or alter the process but was advised it legally can't once the schedule of values is adopted. Property owners now have until October 1 to appeal their new values.
At a glance
- Total mentions
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- Last 30 days
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Last discussed Jul 23, 2026.
Impact analysis
The county is losing a little over $500,000 due to public service company equalization because the sales ratio fell below 90%.
Property owners who want to contest their new assessments get a much longer appeal window.
All county taxpayers effectively bear the roughly $500,000 in lost revenue from the public service company equalization adjustment.
Mentions & discussions (9)
Board of County Commissioners - Jul 23, 2026
A resident said the tax increases from the re-appraisal are unaffordable for those on Social Security and questioned how values were calculated. Commissioner Tate said the board understands and wants reappraisals sooner than every eight years; George noted values rise with sales prices.
Board of County Commissioners - Jul 21, 2026
Residents are confused by email-only tax notices and a shifting appeals process — first told appeals would be reviewed, now told appeals may or may not be accepted. Many lack email or printers to participate.
Board of County Commissioners - Jun 1, 2026
Tax officials say appeals are being released in batches — a third batch went out the day of the meeting, with 1,000 more expected the following week.
Board of County Commissioners - May 4, 2026
The board chose to use 2026 property values with corrections, a June 30 appeal deadline, and extended tax hours. A pending state bill could force the county back to 2025 values this year and redo the process next year. Homeowners hit with big value increases can appeal through June 30.
Board of County Commissioners - Apr 20, 2026
More than 900 property owners have appealed their new values. The board is bringing in outside assessors to check the numbers for free and trying to remove an $800-a-day appeals charge from the vendor's contract. Property tax bills ride on how this turns out.
General - Apr 13, 2026
Pender County's first property reappraisal in seven years covered about 55,000 properties and has already generated 623 appeals. The board wanted to suspend or alter the process but was advised it legally can't once the schedule of values is adopted. Property owners now have until October 1 to appeal their new values.
Board of County Commissioners - Apr 7, 2026
Dozens of residents complained their property appraisals were inaccurate and inconsistent, and the board unanimously suspended the 2026 revaluation, hired a reviewer for Vincent Valuations' figures, and moved the revaluation to 2027. The county paid the firm about $2.3 million.
2026 Tax Reappraisal
2026 Tax Reappraisal Pender County Government (.gov)
Pender commissioners walk back tax revaluation cycle to take place every 7 years
Pender commissioners walk back tax revaluation cycle to take place every 7 years Port City Daily
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