Don’t Agree with Your 2023 Property Tax Valuation in Mecklenburg County? Let’s File an Appeal!

Taxpayers may appeal value, situs (physical location) or taxability within 30 days after the date of the initial notice of value, per section 105-317.1(c) of the North Carolina General Statutes. You can request an informal review of your assessed value by accessing the Property Record Card or by completing the Informal Review form within 30 days from the date listed on your 2023 Real Estate Assessed Value Notification.

If the taxpayer is being represented by someone other the themselves or an attorney, a power of attorney form, must be submitted with the appropriate paperwork prior to the appeal.

1. Visit the Property Record Card to review parcel information or file an informal review prior to filing a formal appeal.  If deemed appropriate, the County Assessor will adjust the assessment value at this step.
2. If the appeal cannot be settled informally or you wish to skip the informal review, the taxpayer may download and submit a Formal Appeal Form to the County Assessor’s Office for each property the taxpayer wishes to formally appeal by June 9, 2023. The appellant must complete all applicable sections of the form, and the form must include an authorized signature.
3. The Taxpayer shall download and submit a Formal Appeal Form within the timeframe provided on their notification. The Assessor has limited power to make an adjustment prior to a hearing before the Board. When the notice of appeal is filed, the Notice of Appeal form supplied by Board must be completed and all supporting documents must be submitted at the time of filing but no later than 45 days from the date of submitting the appeal form.
4. The Formal Appeal form can be submitted:
   • By email – Appeals@MeckNC.gov
   • By mail – Mecklenburg County BER Real Property Appeals P.O. Box 31127 Charlotte, NC 2823
   • In person – Valerie C. Woodard Center 3205 Freedom Dr, Suite 3500 Charlotte, NC 28208
5. The appellant will be notified by mail of their hearing date and time before the BER approximately 30 days prior to their hearing.  The appellant may appear personally or be represented by counsel.
6. When appealing the value, the taxpayer must prove that the assessed value substantially exceeds the true market value of the property. The taxpayer has the burden of proving that the valuation of the property as determined by the County Assessor’s Office was incorrect, or that the property was taxed in error.
7. Following the appeal is heard by the BER, you will receive written notification of the BER’s decision by mail. If you disagree with the BER’s decision, you have 30 days to file an appeal with the N.C. Property Tax Commission in Raleigh.
8. The Property Tax Commission meets monthly in Raleigh to decide appeals on valuation and exemption. Like all North Carolina trial courts, it is required to follow the North Carolina Rules of Evidence. When the taxpayer appeals, the taxpayer has the burden of proof. Individual taxpayers may present their own cases but are encouraged to consult with an attorney.