Concord, North Carolina · Reference
Cabarrus County Property Tax & Concord NC Zip Codes.
How Cabarrus County and City of Concord property taxes work, how to look up a parcel, and which zip codes serve Concord, NC.
The overview
A closer look.
Two practical questions come up in almost every Concord move: what property taxes apply to a specific home, and which zip code an address actually falls in. A Concord mailing address does not always mean a home is inside Concord city limits, and city limits decide which taxes and services apply.
Two layers of property tax
Homes inside Concord city limits are generally taxed by both Cabarrus County and the City of Concord. Homes with a Concord mailing address outside city limits typically pay county tax only, and may have different trash, water and police arrangements. Rates are set by each governing board through the annual budget, so always use the current official rate rather than a figure quoted from a past year.
How the bill is calculated
North Carolina property tax is the assessed value of the parcel multiplied by each applicable rate per $100 of value. Cabarrus County appraises real property and conducts periodic countywide revaluations, so assessed value can differ from a recent sale price. The county Tax Administration office bills and collects both county and city taxes on one bill.
Looking up a specific parcel
Search the Cabarrus County property records by address or parcel number to see the current assessed value, the taxing jurisdictions that apply, and past bills. This is the most reliable way to confirm whether a home is inside Concord city limits before you make an offer.
Relief programs and appeals
North Carolina offers property tax relief programs for qualifying older adults, people with disabilities and disabled veterans, with applications handled by the county. If you believe an assessment is wrong, the county explains the informal review and Board of Equalization and Review appeal process after a revaluation.
Concord zip codes
Concord is served mainly by the 28025 and 28027 zip codes. 28025 generally covers central, southern and eastern Concord, including the historic downtown. 28027 generally covers western and northern Concord, including the Poplar Tent, George Liles and Concord Mills area. 28026 is used for post office boxes. Zip code boundaries follow postal routes, not city limits, so a 28025 or 28027 address can sit outside Concord.
Neighboring zip codes to know
Nearby addresses often use Harrisburg (28075), Kannapolis (28081, 28083), Mount Pleasant (28124) or Midland (28107) zip codes. When comparing communities near a border, confirm the city, school assignment and tax jurisdiction for the exact parcel rather than relying on the zip code.
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