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Tax Collector

 

Department Mission Overview

The Mitchell County Tax Office is located beside the Sheriff’s Department at Crimson Laurel Circle in Bakersville, N.C.

The Mission of the Mitchell County Tax Department is to maximize the collection of taxes in Mitchell County while treating our citizens with respect and integrity. We will treat each taxpayer fairly and in a professional manner.

The Tax Collector’s Office performs the following duties:

• Collection of all real and personal property tax including fire tax for (7) seven fire districts.
• Collection of all motor vehicle taxes, including Bakersville and Spruce Pine city taxes for DMV.

Property taxes are due on September 1st of each year end payable until January 5th without penalty or interest. On January 6th a penalty of 2% is added to the balance due then ¾ of 1% interest is added the 1st day of each month thereafter. Delinquent notices are mailed in February of each year. If not paid by April any delinquent taxes are advertised in the Mitchell-News Journal

Payment of Taxes

Payment is received in the Tax Office by cash or check. Monthly installments can also be paid on current year taxes and on delinquent taxes with a signed payment agreement. We also offer payment with a credit card through Official Payments Corporation (toll-free number 1-877-889-6052). You can pay real property or motor vehicle taxes using this option. A fee will be assessed to your card of which you will be notified before completing this transaction.

To Pay Taxes Online

The Mitchell County Tax Collector is now taking credit and debit card payments for county taxes. Citizens can come into our offices and pay their real estate, personal property, and motor vehicle taxes at the counter or go to www.webfeepay.com and select Mitchell County, North Carolina to instantly pay taxes online. A nominal convenience fee will be charged by a third-party processing clearinghouse for transactions.

Motor Vehicle Taxes

Motor Vehicle Tax bills are mailed each month as received from DMV. Taxes on motor vehicles are due the 1st day of the 4th month after registration. Interest begins to accrue 60 days after the due date. If a tag is blocked by DMV you must take your paid receipt to the local tag office to renew your plate.

If you have any questions, please contact the Mitchell County Tax Office and we will be glad to assist you.

Personnel

• Brian Garland, Tax Collector (extension 317)
• Sandra Burleson, Deputy Tax Collector (extension 316)