27546 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 27546 (Lillington, North Carolina) pay a median of $1,534/year in property taxes on homes valued at $227,000. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.68%, which is 5% below the North Carolina state average of 0.71%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 27546 is approximately $128, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Harnett County.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in North Carolina, 27546 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 27051 (0.68%) and 27606 (0.68%).

In Lillington, property taxes represent approximately 2.5% of the median household income of $61,781, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

North Carolina reassesses property countywide every four years using fair market value appraisals, not at the time of individual sales — your home's next assessment will occur during the scheduled revaluation cycle. Harnett County allows a $25,000 Homestead Property Tax Exclusion for primary residences — submit your exemption application to the Harnett County Tax Assessor within one month of purchase to reduce your assessed value. Contact the Harnett County Tax Assessor to file your homestead exemption and confirm the $25,000 exclusion is properly applied to your tax account.