This page helps with Property Tax tasks in Cabarrus County, North Carolina, including finding tax bill payment options, checking rates, and knowing which county tax office to contact.

Cabarrus County Tax Administration handles property tax work through Tax Collections, Tax Revaluation, Land Records, and related online services such as myCabCo and CLaRIS.

Pay Cabarrus County property taxes online

For online payment, use the official county tax bill payment service or myCabCo. Cabarrus County accepts real estate and personal property tax payments online by credit card or debit card.

Pay a Cabarrus County tax bill online or use myCabCo property tax payments to manage online payment activity.

With a myCabCo account, users can go paperless with eBilling, schedule payments and bill reminders, pay in installments, and store payment methods, receipts, and documents.

Allow 24 hours for posting. Cabarrus County notes that payments may take 24 hours to post to an account.

Due dates, delinquency, and payment timing

Cabarrus County real estate and personal property tax bills are due September 1. Bills become delinquent if they are not paid by January 5.

After a bill becomes delinquent, it may be subject to collection action or tax foreclosure. Interest accrues at 2% for January and 3/4 of 1% each month after that.

Cabarrus County accepts full payments, partial payments, and prepayments of any amount before the delinquency date. Payment plans must pay the bill in full by the delinquency date.

Other ways to pay

Cabarrus County Tax Collections also accepts property tax payments by mail, in person, and with cash at a local retail store.

  • Mail payment using the envelope and coupon provided with the tax bill.
  • Pay in person through the Tax Collectors office at the Government Center.
  • Pay by cash at a local retail store.
  • Check escrow account status when a mortgage or escrow company may be involved.

Tax rates and estimating a bill

Cabarrus County tax rates are set during the budget process no later than June 30 each year. Rates are stated per $100 of value.

For fiscal year July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026, the county rate is 0.576. City, town, downtown, and fire district rates may also apply depending on the property location.

To estimate a tax amount, multiply the assessed value by the combined applicable tax rate, then divide by 100.

Property values, revaluation, and appeals

Cabarrus County real estate is revalued every four years. The most recent revaluation occurred in 2024. Tax Revaluation handles real property values, present use values, and real property appraisals and assessments for budget purposes.

Property owners may appeal a value when they have information showing that the value does not reflect true market value as of January 1, 2024. Appeal options include informal review, the Board of Equalization and Review, the NC Property Tax Commission, the NC Court of Appeals, and the NC Supreme Court.

Informal review usually begins in January and ends when the Board of Equalization and Review convenes. That occurs no earlier than the first Monday in April and no later than the first Monday in May.

Search property values and parcel details

CLaRIS is Cabarrus County’s real estate search system. It allows users to search by address, current owner, real ID, property description, or PIN.

Use Cabarrus County CLaRIS property research to review parcel details and tax values. The system also offers additional search options for more specific searches.

Cabarrus County also provides property and land records through its open data portal, including real property land and building sub-area data.

Cabarrus County property tax contacts

Use these county contacts for property tax payments, payment plans, revaluation questions, appeals, and tax administration questions.

Common questions

Where can I pay Cabarrus County property taxes online?

You can use the county tax bill payment service or myCabCo for online property tax payments.

When are Cabarrus County property taxes due?

Real estate and personal property tax bills are due September 1 and become delinquent if not paid by January 5.

Can I make partial payments?

Yes. Cabarrus County accepts full payments, partial payments, and prepayments before the delinquency date.

Who handles property tax payment plans?

Tax Collections handles payment plans. A payment plan must pay the bill in full by the delinquency date.

How do I search Cabarrus County property values?

Use CLaRIS property research to search by address, current owner, real ID, property description, or PIN.

Who should I call about a real estate appeal?

For questions about the appeals process, call Revaluation at (704) 920-2126.