FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Wilkes County Tax Administration Completes County-Wide Revaluation Process for 2025
Wilkes County, NC – The Wilkes County Tax Administration Office has nearly completed its County-wide property revaluation process to ensure property tax values are in alignment with current market conditions. This critical revaluation helps maintain a fair and equitable property tax system that reflects the evolving real estate market across the County.
The most recent property revaluation in Wilkes County occurred in 2019. Since then, the County has seen significant growth and changes in the real estate market. As of January 1, 2025, real property values in Wilkes County have increased by an estimated 75% to 80% overall, with the extent of the increase varying by individual property. Some properties have experienced lower adjustments, while others have seen higher increases.
The data provided in this document represents our current estimations and is subject to change for the following reasons:
- Ongoing review of properties until the notices are mailed.
- Additional information may be obtained between now and the time the notices are sent.
- Information and data changes may occur as part of the appeal process.
- County Wide: 75-80%
- Town of North Wilkesboro: 75-80%
- Town of Wilkesboro: 56-61%
- Town of Ronda: 101-106%
- Town of Elkin: 88-93%
- Broadway: 65-70%
- Mountain View: 85-90%
- Moravian Falls: 64-69%
- Mulberry-Fairplains: 86-91%
- Pleasant Hill: 98-103%
- Traphill: 88-93%
- Boomer: 90-95%
- Champion: 82-87%
- Austin: 95-100%
- Miller's Creek: 73-78%
- Arlington: 77-82%
- State Road: 100-105%
- Ronda: 73-78%
- Knotville: 93-98%
- Shepherds Crossroads: 83-88%
- Roaring River: 68-73%
- Ferguson: 51-56%
- Cricket: 92-97%
- Brushy Mountain: 73-78%
- Buck Shoals: 95-100%
- Little Brushy Mountain: 65-70%
- Wilkes-Iredell: 58-63%
- Wilbar: 67-72%
- Goshen: 71-76%
- McGrady: 82-87%
Notices will be mailed to all property owners on March 17, 2025. These notices will include updated values for both land and structures, representing the assessed market value as of January 1, 2025. The notice will also outline any adjustments made to property tax values. Property owners with Present Use Value (PUV) properties will see PUV values as well as the gross land value shown on their notice.
It is important to note that while property values have increased, this does not directly translate into a proportional increase in property taxes. The tax rates for 2025 will be determined by the County, districts, and municipalities in June 2025. Property tax bills are expected to be mailed by August 4, 2025.
Property owners who wish to appeal their new property values may do so online after they have received their change of value notice. Please visit https://www.wilkescounty.net/appeals to submit an appeal and remember to attach any supporting documents relevant to your case. Appeals for 2025 will not be accepted after 5pm on May 2, 2025. This portal will open once notices have been mailed.
Wilkes County offers several property tax relief programs for eligible residents, including the Elderly or Disabled Exclusion, Disabled Veteran Exclusion, and the Circuit Breaker Tax Deferment Program. Applications for these programs are available online at https://www.wilkescounty.net/241/Applications-Forms-Documents, or they can be requested by contacting the Wilkes County Tax Administration Office at (336)-651-7301. The deadline for applications is June 2, 2025.
North Carolina state law mandates that counties reappraise real property at least once every eight years. Wilkes County conducts its revaluations more frequently to ensure that property assessments remain accurate and reflective of changes in the market.
For more information about the revaluation process, property assessments, or available tax relief programs, please contact the Wilkes County Tax Administration Office at (336)-651-7301.