Real Estate

Cumberland County taxpayers reminded of tax relief programs for qualified Property owners

By Staff Report, posted 5 months ago

The Cumberland County Tax Administration reminds citizens about available tax relief programs for those who qualify. These programs provide assistance for qualifying agricultural, elderly, disabled, and veteran property owners.

Present Use Deferment Program
The Present Use Deferment Program allows owners of qualifying agricultural, horticultural, forestry, and wildlife conservation properties to have their land assessed based on its current use rather than market value. To qualify, properties must meet specific requirements including minimum production, acreage, income, a sound management plan, and qualifying ownership. Please note, taxes in the Present Use Deferment Program are deferred — not exempted — and remain a lien on the property. Present Use Deferment Program applications for the 2025 tax year must be submitted during the annual listing period from Jan.1 – 31, 2025.

Elderly or Disabled Exclusion Program
The Elderly or Disabled Exclusion Program excludes from taxation the greater of either the first $25,000 or 50% of the assessed value on the permanent residence of a qualifying homeowner. To qualify, applicants must beat least 65 years old, or totally and permanently disabled, with a combined household income of $37,900 or less in 2024 (for both the applicant and spouse).

Disabled Veteran Exclusion Program
The Disabled Veteran Exclusion Program excludes from taxation the first $45,000 of the assessed value on the permanent residence of a qualifying disabled veteran or their unmarried surviving spouse. There are no age or income limitations for this program. The application deadline for both the Elderly/Disabled and Disabled Veteran Exclusion Programs is June 1, 2025.

Important Reminder
The deadline for the 2025 annual property tax listing period is Jan. 31, 2025. Property owners must update, sign, and return their listing forms by the deadline. Late listings received or postmarked after Jan. 31 will incur a 10% penalty.

More Information
To request an application for tax relief or learn more about relief programs, contact Cumberland County Tax Administration Customer Service at 910-678-7507 or visit the website at cumberlandcountync.gov/tax. For specific inquiries, you can email:

  • General inquiries: taxweb@cumberlandcountync.gov
  • Business personal property inquiries: taxbpp@cumberlandcountync.gov
  • Elderly/disabled and veteran inquiries: taxrelief@cumberlandcountync.gov
  • Present Use Deferment inquiries: taxrealestate@cumberlandcountync.gov

Tax Administration is located on the fifth floor of the Judge E. Maurice Braswell Cumberland County Courthouse, 117 Dick St., Fayetteville, NC.

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