mecklenburg county
Meck county taxman cometh
July 31. Mecklenburg County property tax bills will start arriving in mailboxes this week. Bills are due by Sept. 1 and must be paid by Jan. 6, 2025, to avoid a 3% interest penalty, which increases by 0.75% each month after that. In May, Mecklenburg County commissioners approved a 0.96-cent rate increase in the new […]
County still offering free box fans to seniors and disabled adults
July 30. Mecklenburg County is continuing to make free box fans available to seniors and adults who receive disability income as the temperatures continue to soar this summer. The county’s Services for Adults division is offering free box fans to seniors and adults who receive disability income. Residents 60 years of age and older and […]
Penny for your thoughts: Sales tax meetings on docket
July 22. Mecklenburg County has scheduled two community meetings beginning this week to educate voters about transportation issues and a potential sales tax increase to fund projects. Commissioner Vilma Leake will host sessions on tonight from 6:00-7:30pm at Steele Creek AME Zion Church and from 6:00-7:30pm July 31st at West Charlotte Recreation Center. The meetings […]
Meck County manager’s proposed budget includes .96 cent increase in tax rate
May 15. By Dave Yochum. Mecklenburg County Manager Dena R. Diorio is proposing a $2.5 billion budget with a 1.6%, or $39 million, increase over the current budget which ends June 30. It would mean a county tax rate of 49.27 cents per $100 of assessed valuation, or a 0.96-cent increase in the county tax […]
Heads up: Meck County cautions residents about tax letter
April 14. Mecklenburg County is warning property owners about a possible fraudulent letter that has surfaced, claiming the recipient is behind on their local property tax payments and demanding payment. The letter urges the recipient to call a phone number to prevent action. However, the organization demanding payment is not affiliated with Mecklenburg County or […]
It’s a taxing time of year, but tax relief programs can help
Feb. 3. Mecklenburg County citizens who think they might qualify for a break on their property taxes should apply now. North Carolina and Mecklenburg County offer several relief programs for residents and businesses. Qualifying residents might include senior citizens on a fixed income, a disabled resident unable to work, or a veteran living in a […]
It’s personal property tax time
Jan. 10. Any person or business that owns property such as boats, aircraft or mobile homes, or income-producing property such as equipment, machinery or furniture associated with a business must list the property for tax purposes with the Mecklenburg County Assessor’s Office between now and Jan. 31, 2025. Individual and business personal property is taxed […]
County plans 114-acre park in North Meck
Aug. 22. The new Eastfield Park, with an abundance of canopy trees, streams and rolling topography, will be akin to a nature preserve, but with plenty of amenities, like a playground, mountain bike trails and a dog park. Construction gets under way in less than a year. Where Located on the north side of Eastfield […]
It was inevitable: Tax bills going out
July 29. Mecklenburg County will mail 2024 bills for real property, individual personal property, and business personal property taxes by July 31. Bills are due Sept. 1, and must be paid by Jan. 6, 2025, to avoid interest. The 2025 property tax bill on a Cornelius home valued at $500,000 will be $3,281. Details —The […]
Fans available June 26 for seniors, but register first
June 21. Seniors and adults who receive disability income get free box fans by registering online or calling the Northern Regional Recreation Center, 18121 Old Statesville Road in Cornelius, at 980-314-6772. Fans will be available for pickup starting June 26. Humidity levels in the Charlotte region will rise into the tropical level, with high temperatures […]
