Mecklenburg County Assessor — All Property Tax Relief Programs Summary

About This Program

The Mecklenburg County Assessor's Office administers three property tax relief programs: the Elderly/Disabled Homestead Exclusion (≥$25,000 or 50% of value for income ≤$38,800), the Circuit Breaker Deferral (for income ≤$58,200), and the Disabled Veteran Exclusion (first $75,000 of value, rising to $125,000 in 2026). All applications are due by June 1 each year.

Combined annual savings estimate for an elderly veteran in the lower income tier.

Key Details

• Three programs: Homestead Exclusion, Circuit Breaker Deferral, Disabled Veteran Exclusion
• Application deadline: June 1 each year
• Homestead: 65+/disabled, income ≤ $38,800; excludes $25,000 or 50% of value
• Disabled Veteran: 100% SC disability or SAH benefit; no income/age limit
• Contact Assessor at 980-314-4226 or cao.mecknc.gov

How to Apply

Deadline: June 1 annually for all programs