28785 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 28785 (Waynesville, North Carolina) pay a median of $1,500/year in property taxes on homes valued at $282,000. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.53%, which is 26% below the North Carolina state average of 0.71%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 28785 is approximately $125, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Haywood County.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in North Carolina, 28785 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 28670 (0.53%) and 28636 (0.53%).

In Waynesville, property taxes represent approximately 2.4% of the median household income of $63,750, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

North Carolina performs full reassessment at the time of sale with no statewide tax cap — Haywood County will value your property at market value on the deed recording date. Haywood County's $25,000 Homestead Exemption reduces assessed value for primary residences and must be filed with the Haywood County Tax Assessor within 30 days of purchase. Apply for the Homestead Exemption immediately after closing at the Haywood County Tax Assessor's office and request a Preliminary Notice of Valuation to review before your first tax bill.