Community Meetings to Provide Information on Pender County’s 2026 Property Reappraisal

Pender County is inviting residents to attend a series of community meetings and town hall presentations to learn more about the county’s 2026 property reappraisal and what it may mean for property owners.

The meetings will be held at locations throughout the county and are intended to provide educational information and opportunities for residents to ask questions. County staff and contracted reappraisal professionals will be available at each session. Additional dates and locations will be announced as they are scheduled.

North Carolina law requires counties to conduct property reappraisals at least once every eight years. Under N.C. General Statute 105-286, counties must review and update property values to reflect current market conditions. N.C. General Statute 105-283 requires property to be appraised at its true market value, defined as the price a property would likely sell for under normal market conditions.

The 2026 reappraisal is conducted to help ensure property taxes are distributed fairly and equitably across the county based on updated market values.

During each meeting, staff and appraisal representatives will provide information about how property values are determined, potential changes property owners may see, when updated property value notices will be mailed, how residents can review their property information, and the process for appealing property values if necessary.

Residents are encouraged to attend a meeting at the location most convenient for them. Meeting details are listed below, and additional meetings will be added as they are confirmed.

Town Hall Schedule

• Town of Burgaw

  Town Center, 108 E. Wilmington St., Burgaw

  Feb. 10, 4:30 p.m.

• Town of Topsail Beach

  Town Hall, 820 S. Anderson Blvd, Topsail Beach

  Feb. 11, 6:00 p.m.

• Town of Surf City

  Town Hall, 214 W. Florence Way, Hampstead

  Feb. 19, 6 p.m.

Community Meeting Schedule

• Penderlea Auditorium

  220 C R Dillard Rd, Willard

  Feb. 24, 6 p.m.

• Pender County Hampstead Annex

  15060 US-17, Hampstead

  Mar. 13, 6 p.m.

Residents who are unable to attend may find additional information about the reappraisal by visiting https://www.pendercountync.gov/370/Revaluation or contacting the Pender County Tax Administration office at 910-259-1222.

Pender County remains committed to providing accurate information and supporting residents throughout the reappraisal process.