Buyer Guidance · October 2026 · 5 min read
Mecklenburg's 2027 Revaluation: What Buyers and Sellers Should Know
Every property in Mecklenburg County is being reassessed with a January 1, 2027 effective date. If you are buying or selling in Charlotte this year, the tax estimate on a listing may not be next year's bill.
Mecklenburg County reassesses property every four years. The current revaluation sets values as of January 1, 2027. The county has said it is in progress.
Why It Matters for Buyers
A listing's tax figure is based on the current assessed value and current rates. After revaluation, the assessed value will move toward market value as of the new date, and the county and towns will set new rates. When you budget for a Charlotte purchase, model the bill on your purchase price at the current combined rate of about 78.6 cents per $100 inside city limits, then treat it as an estimate until new rates are adopted.
Why It Matters for Sellers
Buyers will ask. A clear explanation of the current bill, and of the revaluation, removes uncertainty from negotiations. If your home's assessed value is far below market today, expect informed buyers to budget for a higher bill.
Appeals
Owners who believe a new value is wrong can appeal through the county's process once notices are issued. Keep records of condition issues and recent comparable sales.
Across the County Line
Union County completed its reappraisal for the 2025-2026 tax year. Our comparison of Mecklenburg and Union County rates shows the current bills side by side.
Sources: Mecklenburg County Office of Management and Budget, FY2027 adopted budget (county rate 49.27 cents per $100); City of Charlotte FY2027 adopted budget; Union County & Municipal Tax Rates 2026-2027 published by Union County; Village of Marvin tax page; North Carolina General Statute 105-228.30 (real estate excise tax). Rates apply to assessed value, which can differ from market value.