Brunswick County NC Property Tax: Pay, Lookup, Rates & Appeal Guide
Need to pay a Brunswick County property tax bill, find your parcel record, calculate the county rate, check the January payment deadline, or appeal a value? This guide gives the exact workflow: Tax Office for listing, appraisal, ownership maps and collections; Municipay for online payment; Tax Bill Search for bills; and the appeal/relief pages when your value or eligibility needs review.
What Brunswick County property owners usually need first
Choose the action that matches your problem. This prevents the common mistake of calling Collections for a value issue or calling Assessment for a payment receipt.
Fast action board
- 1Need to pay? Use the county payment page or Municipay. ACH/e-check is listed as free; card payments are listed with a 2.65% fee and $2 minimum.
- 2Need the bill or balance? Use Tax Bill Search. Search by owner name, account number, parcel number, PIN, tax year or bill number.
- 3Need property value or map details? Use the Tax Office / real property tools. Brunswick County handles listing, appraisal, assessment, maps and ownership changes.
- 4Need a payment arrangement? Call Collections at 910-253-2729.
- 5Value seems wrong? Real property appeals can begin January 1 each year; deadline is when the Board of Equalization and Review adjourns, as early as April 1.
Official pages to keep open
Tax Office lists
Property is listed, mapped, appraised and assessed.
Rates apply
County rate plus municipal or district rate if applicable.
Bill is issued
Real and personal bills are usually mailed in July/August.
Collections handles pay
Pay online, phone, mail, drop box or office.
How to look up Brunswick County property tax records
Start with the search field you already have. Parcel or bill number is usually cleaner than owner name because owner-name searches can show multiple matches.
| Search Method | Best For | Check Before Paying |
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| Owner name | Lost bill or broad search | Owner match, address, tax year, balance |
| Account number | Exact tax account | Current vs old account and tax year |
| Parcel number / PIN | Real estate parcel lookup | Parcel ID, property address, bill history |
| Bill number | Paying one specific bill | Interest, original levy, balance, duplicate bill note |
| Unpaid Bills Only | Finding delinquent or current balances | Projected interest and all unpaid years |
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Open the official Tax Bill Search
Use county search before entering payment information.
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Open Brunswick County Tax Bill Search. Enter at least one field besides tax year, such as owner name, account number, parcel number, PIN or bill number.
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Click the correct bill result
Do not rely on name alone.
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Match tax year, bill number, account number, owner, property ID, address, original levy and balance. If a bill image is shown, remember the county notes bill images are duplicate representations and may not reflect interest accrued after the original bill.
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Use property record card for value questions
Tax bill search answers payment; record card helps value review.
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If your question is square footage, land value, building value, ownership map, classification or assessed value, use the property and tax information search or Property Record Card search from the official Tax Office page.
How to pay Brunswick County NC property tax
Brunswick County lists online, phone, in-person/drop box and mail payment options. Make checks, money orders or certified funds payable to Brunswick County Revenue.
Online
Pay through Municipay. ACH/e-check is listed as free; cards have a 2.65% fee with $2 minimum.
Phone
Call 910-460-9915. Account number is required. Same free e-check and card-fee structure is listed.
Office / drop box / mail
Use 30 Government Center Drive NE, Bolivia, NC 28422 for office/drop box, or PO Box 29, Bolivia, NC 28422 for mail.
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Look up the bill first
Confirm balance and tax year before paying.
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Use the official Tax Bill Search. Confirm owner, parcel, address, tax year and unpaid balance. If delinquent, verify updated interest before paying.
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Choose the cheapest payment method
E-check can save money compared with card payment.
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Brunswick County lists ACH/e-check payments as free. Credit/debit card payments through Visa, Mastercard, American Express or Discover are listed with a 2.65% fee and $2 minimum fee.
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Save receipt and confirmation
Needed for mortgage, closing, delinquent balance or duplicate payment questions.
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Save payment date, amount, bill number, account number, parcel number, confirmation number and payment method. For phone payment, write down the confirmation while still on the call.
Brunswick County property tax rate and quick calculator
For FY 2025, Brunswick County lists the county ad valorem rate as 0.3420, or 34.20 cents per $100 value. Municipal and district rates can apply on top of the county rate.
Simple Brunswick County property tax formula
Estimated tax = taxable value ÷ 100 × total tax rate.
| Example | County Rate Only | Estimated County Tax |
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| $250,000 property | 0.3420 per $100 | $250,000 ÷ 100 × 0.3420 = $855 |
| $400,000 property | 0.3420 per $100 | $400,000 ÷ 100 × 0.3420 = $1,368 |
| $600,000 property | 0.3420 per $100 | $600,000 ÷ 100 × 0.3420 = $2,052 |
Does Brunswick County collect your city tax too?
Collections are not identical for every town. Brunswick County says it collects taxes for several municipalities, but not for Holden Beach, Oak Island or Ocean Isle Beach.
County combined-bill municipalities
Brunswick County lists combined county/city billing for places including Navassa, St. James, Sandy Creek, Varnamtown, Belville, Boiling Spring Lakes, Bolivia, Carolina Shores, Leland, Northwest, Shallotte, Sunset Beach, Bald Head Island, Caswell Beach, Southport and Calabash.
Towns county does not collect for
Brunswick County says it does not collect for Holden Beach, Oak Island or Ocean Isle Beach. Owners there should check the town tax office or payment instructions separately.
How to appeal a Brunswick County property value
Appeals should focus on market value or comparison with similar properties. Brunswick County specifically says percentage increase, area-average increase, and ability to pay are not acceptable appeal reasons.
Find parcel number
Use valuation notice or tax record search.
File informal review
A county real estate appraiser reviews the appeal.
Accept or continue
After the review, accept recommendation or appeal further.
Board deadline
Deadline is Board adjournment, as early as April 1.
| Appeal Argument | Allowed / Not Allowed | What To Prepare |
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| County value is above fair market value | Allowed | Comparable sales, appraisal, condition photos, repair estimates. |
| Value is inconsistent with similar properties | Allowed | Neighbor parcel records, similar homes, adjusted sale data. |
| Percentage increase from old value | Not accepted | Convert argument into fair-market-value evidence. |
| Area-average increase comparison | Not accepted | Use property-specific comparable evidence instead. |
| Financial ability to pay | Not accepted for value appeal | Check relief, payment arrangement or tax programs instead. |
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Open the official appeal page
Read the appeal reasons before filing.
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Use Brunswick County’s Request Appeal page. It explains informal review, accepted appeal reasons, non-accepted reasons, and personal property appeal timing.
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Remember the January 1, 2023 valuation date
Current economic changes after that date may not count.
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Brunswick County says assessed real estate values reflect market value as of January 1, 2023. Inflation, deflation or economic changes after that date cannot lawfully be considered for adjustment.
Brunswick County revaluation schedule and what it means
Brunswick County states that real property must be revalued at least once every 8 years under state law, but Brunswick County now revalues every 4 years.
Current valuation date
The current valuation is effective January 1, 2023. Appeal arguments should be tied to that valuation date.
Most recent revaluation
The most recent county-wide revaluation took effect January 1, 2023. Brunswick County lists revaluation questions at 910-253-2220.
Next revaluation
The next county-wide revaluation is scheduled to take effect January 1, 2027.
Brunswick County property tax relief programs
Do not wait until the tax bill is overdue to check relief. Brunswick County lists relief options for elderly/disabled owners, disabled veterans, circuit breaker applicants, and qualifying agricultural, horticultural or forestland.
| Program | What Brunswick County Says | Action |
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| Elderly or Disabled Homestead Exclusion | Excludes the greater of the first $25,000 or 50% of appraised value of the permanent residence for qualifying owners. | Check age/disability, income limit and AV-9 form. |
| Disabled Veteran Homestead Exclusion | Excludes up to the first $45,000 of appraised value of the permanent residence of a qualifying disabled veteran. | Contact the office; VA documentation may be required. |
| Homestead Circuit Breaker | Taxes are limited to 4% or 5% of qualifying owner’s income, but deferred taxes remain a lien and can become due after a disqualifying event. | Review income limits and understand deferred tax risk. |
| Present Use Classification | Agricultural, horticultural and forestland may qualify if requirements are met. | Use county relief/forms pages and ask Tax Office before land-use changes. |
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Open Brunswick County Tax Relief page
Start with local eligibility and contact details.
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Use Brunswick County Tax Relief. For additional qualifications, the county lists 910-253-2811 Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 5 pm.
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Use official forms before deadline
Forms vary by program.
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Use Brunswick County Tax Office Forms & Documents and North Carolina Department of Revenue property tax forms for AV-9, NCDVA-9, AV-10 and Present Use Value forms.
Personal property, business listing, rental property and vehicles
Brunswick County property tax is not only real estate. Non-business personal property can include watercraft, mobile homes, aircraft and vehicles; business owners may need to list business personal property.
Business personal property
Use the county online forms or fillable schedules for business personal property, extensions and related schedules.
Rental personal property
Owners with rental property assets should check the county’s rental abstract and listing forms.
Vehicle property tax
North Carolina vehicle property taxes are generally paid with NCDMV registration renewal, not at the county tax office.
Brunswick County Tax Office address, phone and map
Use the correct division based on your issue: Tax Office for general assessment/listing questions, Collections for payments and delinquent taxes, Revenue for collection-related contact.
Tax Office
Address: 30 Government Center Drive NE, Sandifer Building, 1st Floor, Bolivia, NC 28422
Phone: 910-253-2829 / 800-527-9001
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30 am–5 pm
Collections / Revenue
Payment arrangement: 910-253-2729
Phone: 910-253-2729 / 800-222-0593
Mail payments: PO Box 29, Bolivia, NC 28422
Map to Brunswick County Tax Office
Use the map for office visits. For payment by mail, use the county’s listed mailing address rather than assuming the physical address is the remittance address.
Official Brunswick County and North Carolina property tax resources
Use these links for final actions only: search a bill, pay, file an appeal, download a form, calculate rates or apply for relief.
Brunswick County property tax tips that prevent wrong payments, missed appeals and surprise interest
These are the small checks that help property owners, beach-home owners, landlords, retirees, veterans and business owners avoid common mistakes.
Check municipal collection before assuming one bill
County combined billing covers many towns, but Holden Beach, Oak Island and Ocean Isle Beach are not collected by the county.
Use e-check if the portal allows it
Brunswick County lists ACH/e-check as free, while card payments carry a 2.65% fee with a $2 minimum.
Do not appeal only because your value jumped
The county says percentage increase is not an accepted appeal reason. Use fair-market-value and comparable-property evidence.
Ask for payment arrangement before delinquency worsens
If you cannot pay in full, call Collections at 910-253-2729 instead of waiting for interest and enforcement actions to stack up.
Beach and rental owners should check personal property
Rental and business personal property can have separate listing requirements. Use the county forms page early.
Relief applicants should verify income and documents early
Tax relief programs require eligibility proof. Disabled veteran applicants may need recent VA documentation depending on the benefit route.
Brunswick County NC property tax FAQs
Short answers for the questions property owners usually ask before searching, paying, appealing or applying for tax relief.
QHow do I pay Brunswick County NC property tax online?▾
Use the official payment page or the Brunswick County Municipay portal. Confirm bill number, account, parcel and balance first.
QWhen are Brunswick County property taxes due?▾
For the 2025 bill year, the county says taxes are due and payable September 1, 2025 and can be paid without interest through January 5, 2026.
QWhat happens after January 5?▾
The county states that after January 5, 2% interest is added. If still unpaid, 3/4% interest is added February 1 and each additional month it remains delinquent.
QWhat is the Brunswick County property tax rate?▾
For Fiscal Year 2025, Brunswick County lists the county rate as 0.3420, or 34.20 cents per $100 value. Add municipal or district rates if applicable.
QHow do I search Brunswick County tax bills?▾
Use Tax Bill Search by owner name, account number, parcel number, PIN, tax year or bill number. Match address, owner, tax year and balance before paying.
QWhere is the Brunswick County Tax Office?▾
The Tax Office is at 30 Government Center Drive NE, Sandifer Building, 1st Floor, Bolivia, NC 28422. Hours are listed as Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 5 pm.
QCan I appeal my property value?▾
Yes. Real property owners can appeal beginning January 1 each year. The deadline is the day the Board of Equalization and Review adjourns, which can be as early as April 1.
QWhat appeal reasons are accepted?▾
Accepted reasons include value significantly above or below fair market value or inconsistent with similar properties. Percentage increase and ability to pay are not accepted appeal reasons.
QDoes Brunswick County offer tax relief?▾
Yes. The county lists Elderly or Disabled Homestead Exclusion, Disabled Veteran Homestead Exclusion, Homestead Circuit Breaker and Present Use Classification options.
QIs this an official Brunswick County website?▾
No. PropertyTaxUSA.org is an independent guide. Verify balances, payments, deadlines, rates, relief eligibility and appeal status directly with official county or state sources.
Bottom line
For Brunswick County NC property tax, think: Tax Office → bill search → payment or appeal. Use the Tax Office for value, maps, listing and ownership questions; use Tax Bill Search to confirm the bill; use Municipay or the county payment options page for payment; call Collections for payment arrangements; and use the Request Appeal page when fair market value or comparable-property evidence supports a review.
Independent guide notice: This page is informational only and is not Brunswick County, the Brunswick County Tax Office, North Carolina Department of Revenue, Municipay or legal advice.