Buncombe County Begins Process of Sending Property Tax Bills
This week Buncombe County began the process of mailing property tax bills to residents, ahead of the January 2026 deadline. Here is the key information homeowners need to know.
2025 property tax bill timeline
August 2025: Bills are mailed and available online
Jan. 5, 2026: Last day to pay bill without interest. If you mail your payment, the USPS postmark date is when the County considers the payment received. If there is no USPS postmark, the date it arrives at the County office is the payment received date. Mail metered by a third party is not considered postmarked by the USPS.
Jan. 6, 2026: Interest starts to accrue on late payments.
Find your bill, make an appeal, and more
Use Buncombe County’s property tax finder to see your bill, review your home’s data, file an appeal, and more. To start, click here and then enter your name or address in the search bar at the top of the page. You can also find information on:
Filing a property value appeal request
Comparable home sales in your neighborhood
Information on property tax relief programs for veterans, the elderly, and more
Homeowner Grant Program
You could qualify for up to $500 in grant money to help with your property tax bill thanks to Buncombe County’s Homeowner Grant Program. Check your eligibility now, the deadline to apply is Sept. 30. You can apply online or by calling (828) 250-5500.
Other important information
The Tax Department has moved and is now located at 182 College St. in downtown Asheville (between TD Bank and the County’s parking deck at 164 College St.). If you park at the County’s parking deck, the Property Tax Department offers parking validation, just bring your ticket in with you when you visit.
You can pay your bill online, by mail, in person, over the phone, or at a drop-off box. Learn more about those payment methods here.
Please be aware, there are fees associated with paying by credit and debit cards.
The General Reappraisal is underway. On Jan. 1, 2026, every real property owner in Buncombe County will receive a new assessed value to reflect market value as of that date. If you have questions about Reappraisal, visit our website or call our Property Assessment team at (828) 250-4920.
