Lincoln County Property Tax Calculator
Locality estimate page for Lincoln County, North Carolina. Use this county/locality rate for faster screening, then confirm parcel-specific details with your local tax authority.
County/Locality Effective Rate
0.58%
State Effective Rate
0.66%
Sample Annual Tax Difference
-$340
Median Home Value (ACS)
$321,000
Median Annual Tax Bill (ACS)
$1,856
Owner-Occupied Households
29,052
The typical owner-occupied home in Lincoln County is valued at $321,000 with a median real estate tax bill of $1,856 per year — an effective rate of 0.58%. Both figures come from the same ACS release, so the ratio is an estimate rather than an aggregate of individual bills.
State Mortgage Context: North Carolina
Most counties in this state follow the standard FHA floor framework.
State Effective Tax Rate
0.66%
FHA 1-Unit Floor
$541,287
FHA 1-Unit Ceiling
$1,249,125
In Lincoln County, North Carolina, the current county-level estimate is 0.58%, or approximately $2,320 annually on a $400,000 home.
How to Use This County Estimate
Step 1
Enter your property value and assessment assumptions.
Step 2
Apply exemptions that may reduce taxable value.
Step 3
Compare county/locality estimate against statewide fallback.
Lincoln County Property Tax Snapshot
Estimated effective rate: 0.58% · vs North Carolina: 0.66% · vs national benchmark: 0.90%
| Home value | Estimated annual tax | Estimated monthly tax |
|---|---|---|
| $250,000 | $1,450 | $121 |
| $400,000 | $2,320 | $193 |
| $500,000 | $2,900 | $242 |
| $750,000 | $4,350 | $363 |
| $1,000,000 | $5,800 | $483 |
Compare Nearby Property Taxes
- Lincoln County0.58%
- Catawba County0.58%
- Buncombe County0.57%
- Union County0.57%
- Davidson County0.60%
- Iredell County0.61%
- Brunswick County0.54%
Source Transparency
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (B25103 / B25077)
View sourceLast updated: August 2026
Estimates only. Confirm parcel-specific amounts with the official local taxing authority.
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