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FY 2017-2018Property TaxesOffice of the Tax CollectorMecklenburg County, NC

Mecklenburg CountyCharlotte Cornelius Davidson Huntersville

Matthews Mint Hill Pineville

What do property taxes pay for?When you call the police or fire department, play in the park, send your children to public school, check out a book at the library, or eat at an inspected restaurant, you are using services paid for by your property taxes. Your taxes also pay for services to help people move from welfare to work, protect children and senior citizens from abuse and neglect, protect our water and air from pollution, repair and build roads, and much more. Property taxes are the largest source of revenue to fund these services you count on every day. For more information about Mecklenburg County’s budget, the services funded by your property taxes, and links to municipal websites, visit www.MeckNC.gov. For information about the budget for the City of Charlotte, visit www.CharlotteNC.gov. Budget information for Cornelius, Davidson, Huntersville, Matthews, Mint Hill, and Pineville may be found on their respective websites.

What property is taxed?Property taxes are levied on real property, such as land and buildings; business personal property, including office equipment, machinery, computer equipment and others; registered motor vehicles; individual personal property, such as boats, unregistered vehicles, campers and others; and other property as permitted by North Carolina Law.

How much will I pay in taxes?The amount you pay is based on the assessed value of your property, the tax rate, and any other items included on the bill. The County Assessor assesses the value of all taxable property as of January 1st. The tax you pay is based on that value and the tax rate established by the elected city, county, or town officials. To calculate the taxes due, divide the assessed value by $100.00 and multiply the result by the tax rates. Also, add the fees charged to determine the total tax due. For example, the tax bill for a home assessed at $200,000 in value is $1,631.40 for County taxes and $957.40 for Charlotte taxes. Other charges, such as Solid Waste Fees, are added to the total due.

What are the Police and Fire Taxes?Property owners in unincorporated Mecklenburg County pay taxes for police services through the Law Enforcement Service District Tax and for fire protection, including emergency services, through the Fire Protection Service District Tax.

How do I change the address on my tax bill?To change the mailing address for real estate tax bills, visit http://MeckNC.gov/taxes, click on the heading Office of the Tax Collector, and then click on Submit a Change of Address to access the change of address notice.

Mecklenburg Countywww.MeckNC.gov

FY 2017-2018 Mecklenburg County Budget Summary

25% -17% -10% -9% -7% -7% -5% -5% -4% -3% -2% -2% -2% -1% -1% -

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17% -

9% -

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1% -

1% -

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CMS OperatingHealth & Human ServicesCMS Debt ServiceDetention & Court Support ServicesAdministrative ServicesGeneral Debt ServiceLand Use & Environmental ServicesFinancial ServicesCommunity ServicesPay-As-You-GoBusiness PartnersCPCC OperatingCustomer Satisfaction & ManagementCPCC Debt ServiceCMS Capital Replacement

Property Taxes

Sales Tax

Federal & State

Fees & Charges

Fund Balance

Licenses & Permits

Other Revenue

Law Enforcement Service District Tax

Investment Income

Fire District Tax

Local ABC Profits

428,744,699 295,942,199 177,496,864 144,339,832 128,549,051 125,487,539 84,248,956 84,119,950 78,021,412 43,540,800 38,976,289 35,149,940 24,907,109 11,244,725 4,960,000

$1,027,644,352

$289,728,000

$154,924,772

$96,183,958

$47,415,539

$28,263,944

$26,500,207

$16,481,060

$7,625,000

$5,628,533

$5,334,000

Where the Money Comes From:

FY 2018 Mecklenburg County

Tax Rate:$0.8157 per $100of assessed value

Law Enforcement Service District

Tax Rate:$0.2146 per $100of assessed value

Fire Protection Service District

Tax Rate:Charlotte (MCH) ............ $0.080Cornelius (MCN) ........... $0.057Davidson (MDV) ............ $0.085Huntersville (MHT) ........ $0.050Mint Hill (MMH) ............. $0.080

How the Money is Used:

For more details about the FY2018 budget go to:

www.MeckNC.gov

Revenue:$1,705,729,365

Expenditures:$1,705,729,365

City of Charlottewww.charlottenc.gov

FY 2017-2018 City of Charlotte Budget Summary


FY 2018 City of Charlotte

Tax Rate:$0.4787 per $100 of assessed value($1.2944 combined with Mecklenburg

County rate)

Tax Rate Breakdown:General Fund ............. $0.3741Debt Payment ............ $0.0926Pay-As-You-Go ........... $0.0120Total City Tax Rate .... $0.4787

Municipal Tax Districts:District 1 Tax Rate ....... $.01680District 2 Tax Rate ....... $.04010District 3 Tax Rate ....... $.05260District 4 Tax Rate ....... $.06680District 5 Tax Rate ....... $.02790

(The tax rates for districts 2 and 3 include the tax rate for district 1)


36% -

26% -

17% -

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6% -

4% -

2% -

Property & Other Taxes

Aviation

Water & Sewer

Public Transit

User Fees & Other Revenue

Storm Water

Bonds

$854,747,897

$625,943,450

$419,270,895

$209,848,714

$134,751,248

$94,854,043

$50,938,800

26% -18% -17% -15% -5% -4% -4% -3% -3% -3% -2% -

AviationWater & SewerPublic SafetyPublic TransitGeneral GovernmentStorm WaterPublic WorksGeneral Debt ServiceHousing/Economic DevelopmentTourism & CultureSolid Waste Services

$625,943,450 $419,270,895 $414,164,898 $361,332,715 $129,067,239 $95,991,316 $95,521,180 $66,580,339 $65,948,347 $59,319,920 $57,214,748

Revenue:$2,390,355,047

Expenditures:$2,390,355,047

Town of Corneliuswww.cornelius.org

FY 2017-2018 Town of Cornelius Budget Summary

28% -13% -11% -10% -10% -9% -8% -4% -3% -2% -1% -1% -

58% -

22% -

8% -

5% -

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1% -

-1% -

Police & Public SafetyParks & Recreation Administration & General GovernmentDebt Service & Capital ProjectsPublic WorksFire & RescueSolid Waste & SanitationTourism & CulturePlanningPowell Bill Storm WaterGoverning Body

Property Taxes

Shared Revenue

Charges for Services & Fees

Other Taxes

Other Revenue

Powell Bill

Grants & Investments

Appropriated Fund Balance

$6,809,739 $3,185,601 $2,653,113 $2,262,417 $2,261,161 $2,201,639 $2,011,782 $1,007,976

$659,595 $519,000 $250,000 $77,391

$13,861,065

$5,273,567

$1,845,352

$1,192,925

$954,200

$761,210

$137,463

($126,368)


FY 2018 Town of Cornelius Tax Rate:$0.255 per $100 of assessed value

($1.0707 combined with Mecklenburg County rate)


Revenue:$23,899,414

Expenditures:$23,899,414

Town of Davidsonwww.townofdavidson.org

FY 2017-2018 Town of Davidson Budget Summary



56% -

28% -

12% -

3% -

1% -

Property & Vehicle Taxes

Other Taxes


Powell Bill

Other Revenue

$6,952,652

$3,545,575

$1,501,900

$325,000

$85,305

18% - 14% -13% -12% -11% -8% -6% -4% -3% -3% -2% -2% -2% -1% -1% -

Police & Public SafetyAdmin & General GovernmentStreetsFire & RescueParks & RecreationTelecommunicationsSolid WastePlanningTravel & Tourism Powell Bill Contribution to Capital Projects FundEconomic DevelopmentStorm WaterGoverning BoardOther

$2,215,182 $1,734,905 $1,642,729 $1,453,906 $1,351,739 $1,000,000

$749,000 $573,635 $415,212 $325,000 $300,000 $263,654 $218,000 $117,365 $50,105

Revenue:$12,410,432

Expenditures:$12,410, 432

FY 2018 Town of Davidson Tax Rate:$0.35 per $100 of assessed value


Town of Huntersvillewww.huntersville.org

FY 2017-2018 Town of Huntersville Budget Summary

33% -15% -10% -9% -9% -6% -5% -5% -3% -3% -2% -

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6% -

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Police & Public SafetyPublic WorksFire & RescueDebt ServciesParks & RecreationPowell BillAdmin & General Government Tourism & CulturePlanningStorm WaterGoverning Board

Property Taxes

Other taxes


Powell Bill

Storm Water

Grants & Investments

Other Revenue

$11,548,632 $ 5,445,853 $ 3,455,464 $ 3,172,671 $ 3,076,754 $ 1,995,400 $ 1,949,169 $ 1,808,222 $ 1,264,468

$ 990,000 $ 812,965

$20,725,750

$8,948,036

$2,091,994

$1,995,400

$990,000

$446,632

$321,786


FY 2018 Town of Huntersville Tax Rate:$0.305 per $100 of assessed value



Revenue:$35,519,598


Town of Matthewswww.matthewsnc.gov

FY 2017-2018 Town of Matthews Budget Summary



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Property Taxes

State Shared Revenues

Grants, Loans, Restricted Revenues

Storm Water Fees

Powell Bill

Transfer from Other Funds


Assign Fund Balance Appropriated

Miscellaneous Revenue

$12,240,000

$5,488,338

$806,290

$800,000

$760,000

$662,969

$466,000

$203,000

$101,000

39% -16% -11% -8% -6% -5% -4% -4% -4% -2% -1% -

Public SafetyGeneral GovernmentPublic WorksSolid Waste & SanitationRecreation, Culture & Arts Debt ServiceTransfer to Capital ProjectsStorm WaterPowell BillPlanning / Economic DevelopmentContingency / Capital Reserve

$8,565,970 $3,356,967 $2,419,945 $1,636,526 $1,338,692 $1,177,430

$866,000 $763,359 $760,000 $514,394 $128,314

Revenue:$21,527,597


FY 2018 Town of Matthews Tax Rate:$0.34 per $100 of assessed value


Town of Mint Hillwww.minthill.com

FY 2017-2018 Town of Mint Hill Budget Summary

31% -

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Police & Public Safety

Fire & Rescue

Solid Waste

Admin & General Government

Other

Streets & Transportation

Debt Service (incld Water & Sewer)

Parks & Recreation

Governing Body

Property Taxes

Shared Revenue

Other Revenue

Fund Balance

Water & Sewer Bond

Vehicle Fee

Restricted Revenue

$3,973,340

$2,972,708

$2,180,000

$1,003,542

$815,000

$783,970

$620,176

$205,537

$41,295

$6,855,000

$2,795,500

$1,311,966

$845,352

$482,750

$200,000

$105,000


FY 2018 Town of Mint Hill Tax Rate:$0.27 per $100 of assessed value



Revenue:$12,595,568


Town of Pinevillewww.pinevillenc.gov

FY 2017-2018 Town of Pineville Budget Summary



55% -

33% -

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3% -

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Property Taxes

Other Taxes

Other Revenue

Fund Balance

Storm Water

Powell Bill

Grants, Loans, & Investments

$6,101,000

$3,602,000

$385,000

$377,180

$340,000

$199,000

$25,000

56%

15%

14%

6%

4%

3%

2%

Public Safety

Tourism & Culture

Government & Administration

Public Works

Sanitation

Storm Water

Powell Bill

$6,180,595

$1,671,317

$1,533,471

$610,672

$429,000

$405,125

$199,000

Revenue:$11,029,180


FY 2018 Town of Pineville Tax Rate:$0.38 per $100 of assessed value


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http://MeckNC.gov/paytax http://MeckNC.gov/paytax

How do I pay my taxes? There are five ways to pay your real estate and personal property taxes. The 24-digit bill number is required when paying taxes.

1. By Internet: Visit http://MeckNC.gov/paytax to use your credit/debit card or choose eCheck to have payment deducted from your checking account. Forte Payment Systems charges a service fee of 2.35% or a minimum of $1.95 for credit and debit card payments. There is no fee for an eCheck payment. The entire 24-digit tax bill number is required.

2. By Telephone: Call toll-free 1-800-994-1026 to use your credit/debit card or choose eCheck to have payment deducted from your checking account. Forte Payment Systems charges a service fee of 2.35% or a minumum of $1.95 for credit and debit card payments. There is no fee for an eCheck payment. The entire 24-digit tax bill number is required.

3. By Mail: Mail both the tax payment stub and check or money order to Mecklenburg County Tax Collector, P.O. Box 71063, Charlotte, NC 28272-1063. If mailing payment without a payment stub, mail the check or money order to Mecklenburg County Tax Collector, P.O. Box 31457, Charlotte, NC 28231-1457. Make check or money order payable to Mecklenburg County Tax Collector. The entire 24-digit tax bill number is required.

4. In Person: Payments (cash, check, or money order only) are accepted Monday - Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. at Robert L. (Bob) Walton Plaza, 700 East Stonewall Street, Charlotte, NC and West Service Center, 4150 Wilkinson Boulevard, Charlotte, NC.

5. Online NOTE: This payment option is not recommended for payment of taxes. Any interest accrued due Banking: to a rejected payment cannot be removed from the tax bill. Funds are sent electronically or by check to the Mecklenburg County Tax Collector by your financial institution. A payment may take up to four business days, after it has been authorized, before it is applied to the tax bill. The entire 24-digit tax bill number must be entered on the online bill pay account number field to ensure proper payment posting to the tax bill. The payment will be rejected and sent back to the financial institution if the tax bill number is missing or incorrect. Interest will apply if payment is received after January 5, 2018. Tax bill numbers from previous payments must be deleted and replaced with a current tax bill number for each payment.

What is the County’s check policy? Checks must have drawer’s name, drawer’s address, check number, financial institution’s name, and MICR number preprinted on the check. Checks must have the current date, numbers printed, the amount paid spelled out, and a signature. Mecklenburg County does not accept starter, counter, altered, or photocopied checks. A 10% fee, with a minimum of $25.00 and a maximumof $1,000.00, whichever is greater, will be added for returned checks, per NCGS 105-357 (b)(2).

What are the tax deadlines? Property tax payments (except registered motor vehicles) are due September 1, 2017 and must be paid by January 5, 2018. If mailed, payments must be postmarked by the U.S. Postal Service (not by postage meter) on or before January 5, 2018 to avoid interest charges. Taxpayers whose payment is received on or after January 6, 2018 will be charged 2% interest for January and an additional 3/4% interest for each month thereafter until paid. Unpaid real and personal property taxes (except registered motor vehicles) as of January 6, 2018 may be advertised in the local newspaper as being delinquent and an additional fee for advertising will be added. All delinquent taxes are subject to garnishment, levy (seizure), and foreclosure.

Still have questions? • Visit our website at http://MeckNC.gov/taxes.

• Contact the CharMeck Call Center by dialing 311 if calling within Mecklenburg County or 704-336-7600 for all calls originating outside of Mecklenburg County.

• To learn more about Mecklenburg County and the services provided, visit www.MeckNC.gov.

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