Village of Flat Rock, NC

Village Property Tax Information



 

 How to Pay Your Village Property Taxes

Questions about your Village property tax bill? Check the property tax information below for some frequently asked questions and answers to help you understand your tax bill.

Your property tax bill can be paid:

  • In person at the Flat Rock Village Hall (110 Village Center Drive) during our regular hours of 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday
  • By mail to the Village of Flat Rock, P.O. Box 1288, Flat Rock, NC 28731
  • Online

If you would like to pay your village property tax bill online using Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card, or American Express, please note that there are associated fees:

  • If you pay by ACH or e-check, there is a $1.95 convenience fee.
  • If you pay by Visa personal debit card, there is a $3.95 convenience fee.
  • The fee for all other debit and credit card payments will be approximately 2.95% of your total bill.

 What is the village’s property tax rate?

The Village’s property tax rate is $0.119 per $100 of property valuation. This is expected to bring in $1,591,591 for fiscal year 2023/2024.


 Why is the due date September 1 when bills were received about then?

The September 1 due date is required by North Carolina law. While due on that date, property owners have until January 5 of the following year to pay without any added fee or interest charge.


 Can I pay my tax bill with a credit card?

Yes, you can pay your village property tax bill using Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card, or American Express either online or at the Village Hall. Please note that there are associated fees:

  • If you pay by ACH or e-check, there is a $1.95 convenience fee.
  • If you pay by Visa personal debit card, there is a $3.95 convenience fee.
  • The fee for all other debit and credit card payments will be approximately 2.95% of your total bill.

 How does my property tax impact the village budget?

The total amount the Village is anticipated to collect in property taxes is $1,591,591 for FY 2023/2024.

The Village’s general fund budget for fiscal year 2023/2024 is $2,742,026.00. Of that, $1,585,106 covers our contracts with Blue Ridge Fire & Rescue, Valley Hill Fire & Rescue, and Green River Fire & Rescue, the three fire departments that service the Village.


 Who can I talk to about my tax bill?

If you have any questions or comments about your village property tax bill, please contact Tax Collector Carol Richard at 828.697.8100.