"Real property," "real estate", and "land" mean not only the land itself, but also buildings, structures, improvements, and permanent fixtures on the land, and all rights and privileges belonging or in any way appertaining to the property. A manufactured home located on land owned by the owner of the manufactured home is also considered to be real estate, if it meets certain criteria established by the North Carolina General Statute 105-273(13).
The Real Property Division of the Rockingham County Tax Administration Office appraises and assesses all real property in Rockingham County. North Carolina General Statutes require that real property be assessed at 100% of its market value as of January 1 of each reappraisal year. The assessment of new construction is based on its percent of completion as of January 1. This department administers deferment and exemption programs as they relate to Real Property. The Real Property Division also maintains the ownership and parcel information for all Real Property in Rockingham County.
Every effort is made to provide accurate information in the Tax Administration's property records and on the Tax Administration website. Information displayed on this website (zoning, flood zone information, legal descriptions, recorded instruments, estate files, etc.), and contained in the Tax Administration property records, may have been obtained from other County and State sources and should be verified for accuracy.
Information shown on this website is subject to change and reflects how property was valued for the 2024 revaluation and the values are updated monthly. This information is not updated in "real time". All values are subject to change as the Tax Administration works appeals and new construction each year.
See the link below for N.C.G.S. 106-741 "Record notice of proximity to farmlands" compliance information-
New Enhancement to Real Property Record Search
Rockingham County Tax Administration has updated their website at http://www.myrockinghamcountynctax.com/ to assist Real Property research. The new links are available to all-but are especially helpful to real estate professionals.
The last couple of years have reinforced the need for all of us to be able to research outside of normal business hours. Rockingham County Tax Administration has added 2 new links to our Property Record Search dashboard. Rockingham County GIS has also added these links.
Instructions for use are located with the links.
Old Parcel Pin History has information on deeds and estate references that was retrieved from archived hand written records predating information available on our current computer system and property cards.
Research Parcel Ancestry allows you to see the original parcel number of a parcel that has been split or combined into other parcels(s). Type in the parcel reference number to see the parcel(s)ancestry.
Contact Information:
Rockingham County Tax Administration
Real Property Appraisal / Land Records Department
PO Box 68 Wentworth, NC 27375-0068
Telephone: 336-342-8305
Fax: 336-342-8448
Email: appraisal@rockinghamcountync.govProperty owners are required to list changes to the property during the listing period of January 1 - January 31 of each year. This includes any new buildings, additions, improvements, or deletions that occurred during the previous year. A construction permit does not fulfill this requirement.
Ownership for Real Property located in Rockingham County is under a "permanent listing" system. This means that when property is transferred by deed, the ownership will be listed for you and carried forward from year to year.
Ownership records are not automatically updated in the event of an owner's death.
To update tax listing information for future billings and notices by probate or estate matters, please forward copies of estate documents to the Rockingham County Tax Administration Office.
The following information is helpfull:
- Copy of Death Certificate(s) (Not necessary if it is recorded in Rockingham County)
- Copy of probated Will(s) (if applicable) with estate file numbers
- Executor/Administrator of estate mailing address and contact information.
- If no will is available, a listing of the heirs as documented in the estate file would be acceptable.
- Current billing address and contact telephone number(s)
The Tax Administrator's Office does not need certified copies of the items noted above. A photocopy is sufficient for Tax Administration purposes.
Ownership of real property is established on January 1 of the tax year. Transfer of ownership during the year does not relieve the seller of tax liability. Prorations at the time of closing are part of a private contract between buyer and seller. The owner as of January 1 will receive any bills issued for the year and is responsible for seeing that the taxes are paid in full. If you have sold this property, please forward the tax bill to the new owner immediately. If you have questions about how the taxes were prorated, contact your realtor or closing attorney.
The Real Property Division utilizes permanent staff appraisers to determine property values. The appraisers do not dictate real property value. They merely interpret the real estate marketplace by studying real estate sales transactions and similar properties sold in Rockingham County. The resulting information is then used to develop fair market valuations of all real property in our county.
2024 Revaluation/Reappraisal
The Real Property Division conducts the reappraisal of real property within the eight-year requirement of the North Carolina General Statutes. Revaluation is the process of reappraising all real property in the County to current market value. The effective date of the current Reappraisal is January 1, 2024. See the 2024 Revaluation Tab for details.
There is an appeal process to assist property owners in presenting their concerns about real property value assessments.
Taxpayers in North Carolina have four steps of appeal for local property tax assessments:
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Informal Appeal
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Contact the Real Property Division and speak with an appraiser who will assist you. The real property information and value will be reviewed. Informal appeals may be filed with the Real Property Division between January 1 and the adjournment date of the Board of Equalization and Review. The meeting dates for the Board are published on this website and in the local newspapers. |
| Board of Equalization and Review |
The Board of Equalization & Review is the second step in the appeal process. The Board will hear appeals beginning in April of each year. The Board of Equalization and Review is appointed by the Board of County Commissioners and are not employees of the Real Property Division or the Rockingham County Tax Administration Office. |
| North Carolina Property Tax Commission |
The Property Tax Commission is comprised of five board members assigned to hear property tax appeals on a state level in North Carolina. This Board meets in Raleigh, NC year round. All appeals are heard by application and appointment. |
| North Carolina Court of Appeals |
If the taxpayer is dissatisfied with the result of all other options, they may appeal to the North Carolina Court of Appeals. |
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| Please note that changes of value between reappraisals are limited by North Carolina General Statute 105-287. |
Please click on link for more information and applications regarding Exemptions, Exclusions and Deferments
(Please note that data contained in this site is from public information sources and is not guaranteed nor should it be construed as legal proof of property ownership or absolute representation of real estate characteristics. Any information regarding the property should be verified with the source. All tax bill information is approximate real time, but should be rechecked at a later date for any change that has occurred since payment.)
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Phone:
taxadm@rockinghamcountync.gov