The Real Estate Appraisal Section measures, lists, and assesses every parcel in Alamance County so the property tax burden is shared fairly across the community. Property is assessed at 100% of market value, as state law requires.

  • ~80,748 Parcels countywide.
  • Every 4 years A countywide revaluation.
  • Jan 1, 2027 The next revaluation takes effect.

Appraisal process

The appraisal section measures, lists, and assesses real property across Alamance County so the tax burden is shared fairly.

  1. Step 1

    Review improvements

    Appraisal Section

    • We review new construction and existing improvements — residential, commercial/industrial, and land.

    Next: field review when a permit is issued

  2. Step 2

    Field review on permits

    Appraisal Section

    • When a permit is issued, we go out in the field to review the property and record the work being done.

    Next: review sales in the county

  3. Step 3

    Qualify sales

    Appraisal Section

    • We review and qualify or disqualify sales in the county.

    Next: review land splits and combinations

  4. Step 4

    Land splits and combinations

    Appraisal Section

    • We review all land splits and combinations in the county.

    Result: ~80,748 parcels kept current Across all of Alamance County

Revaluation and appeals

A countywide revaluation takes effect January 1, 2027. Full details on the process, the Schedule of Values, and how to appeal your value live on their own pages.

Revaluation information

Countywide revaluation occurs every four years. We aim to be at, or as close as possible to, 100% of market value at the time of revaluation. The next revaluation takes effect January 1, 2027.

Go to the Revaluation page

Appeal information

Once you receive your notice of value, you may appeal. Informal review by the Appraisal Division comes first, then the Board of Equalization and Review, which convenes in the spring and must receive an appeal before it adjourns.

Go to the Appeals page

Relief programs

Exemptions and deferments for owners who qualify. Each program's application form is available from the N.C. Department of Revenue.

These programs, if approved, will be audited every eight years or sooner if needed.

Present Use Value program

Working lands — agriculture, forestry, horticulture, and wildlife — may be taxed on their present use rather than full market value.

Apply for the Present Use Value Program · PUV Guide · PUV Brochure

This program, if approved, will be audited every eight years or sooner if needed.

Commercial and industrial parcels

  • 5,796 Improved and vacant commercial and industrial parcels.

Income approach for non-owner-occupied property. If your parcel is income-producing and not owner-occupied, you may submit income and expense information for the past three years. We will consider your parcel using the income approach to value, alongside market and cost approaches.

Reviewed every four years at revaluation, and whenever a permit is issued for the property.

Residential parcels

  • ~74,952 Improved and vacant residential parcels in Alamance County.

Residential property types we appraise include single-family residences, townhomes, condominiums, duplexes and triplexes, double-wide and single-wide manufactured homes, on-frame and off-frame modulars, and vacant land.

Questions and answers

How is my property's value determined?

An appraiser considers recent sales of comparable properties, the size and condition of your home or land, and characteristics of your neighborhood — following the same standards applied countywide.

What if an appraiser wants to visit my property?

Contact the Real Estate Appraisal Section at (336) 228-1312 for details.

Is there a deadline to appeal?

Informal review by the Appraisal Division comes first. A formal appeal must reach the Board of Equalization and Review, which convenes in the spring, before it adjourns.

Does the appeal affect my tax bill right away?

Contact the Real Estate Appraisal Section at (336) 228-1312 for details.

Staff directory

Real Estate Appraisal Section.

Contact the Real Estate Appraisal Section

Phone(336) 228-1312

Address124 W. Elm St., Graham, N.C. 27253

HoursMonday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Tax help email[email protected]

Property is assessed at 100% of market value, as North Carolina law requires. Dollar figures, deadlines, and program eligibility are set by the State and the county and can change — confirm the current details before applying.