North Carolina Elderly/Disabled Homestead Exclusion

Catawba County Tax Administration

Available Property Tax Relief

About This Program

State property tax exclusion for homeowners age 65 or older, or totally and permanently disabled, with income below state thresholds. Excludes up to $31,000 of home value from property tax assessment.

Reduces taxable home value by $31,000, saving approximately $340/year in Newton

Official program page checked live on 2026-06-17.

Data last verified 2026-06-09. How we verify our data.

Key Details

  • Excludes $31,000 from assessed home value
  • Age 65+ or totally disabled
  • Income limits apply (adjusted annually)
  • Must apply by June 1 annually
  • Saves approximately $340/year in property tax

How to Apply

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Your application paperwork

Documents you will likely need

  • Proof you own and live in the home (deed, recent mortgage statement, or property tax bill).
  • A government-issued photo ID for every owner on title.
  • Household income proof (recent pay stubs, last year's tax return, or benefit award letters for everyone in the home).
  • Proof of age (driver's license or birth certificate) if the program is age-based.
  • Documentation of disability (award letter or a physician's statement) if the program is disability-based.
  • The program's own application form, completed (use the official link or phone number on this page).

Requirements vary by program and locality. Confirm the exact rules on the official program page. We can help you prepare your paperwork, but you submit it yourself.

Deadline: Apply by June 1 for current tax year

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