Bolivia, NC — Brunswick County is preparing for its next countywide revaluation, a mandatory reset of all real‑property assessments that will take effect January 1, 2027. The update is required under North Carolina law and is part of the county’s effort to keep tax values aligned with rapid growth and shifting market conditions.
The revaluation follows Brunswick County’s four‑year cycle—shorter than the state‑permitted eight‑year window—to maintain accuracy across a fast‑changing real‑estate market. The last reappraisal took effect in 2023.
Countywide Review of 168,000 Parcels
The 2027 revaluation covers roughly 168,000 parcels, including land, homes, commercial buildings, and outbuildings. Rather than visiting each property individually, the Tax Office uses a mass‑appraisal system built on existing records, recent sales, aerial imagery, building‑permit activity, and GIS mapping. Staff conduct targeted field checks when permits, improvements, or other changes require verification.
All real property must be valued at 100% of its estimated market value based on its physical condition as of January 1, 2027.
What Higher Values Mean for Tax Bills
County officials stress that a higher assessed value does not automatically mean a higher tax bill. A tax bill is determined by two separate factors:
- Assessed value set by the Brunswick County Tax Assessor
- Tax rate set annually by the Board of Commissioners and municipal governing boards
When new values are adopted, local governments evaluate revenue‑neutral rates to balance collections with updated market conditions.
Notices, Record Accuracy, and Appeals
New value notices are expected to be mailed by the end of March 2027. Property owners are encouraged to review their record cards, either online or once notices arrive to ensure all data is correct. Removed sheds, outdated fencing, or demolished outbuildings that still appear on historical records should be documented and reported so the county can update the parcel file.
Each notice will include instructions for requesting an informal review or filing a formal appeal if an owner believes the new value does not reflect true market conditions.
Brunswick County Tax Office is located at 30 Government Center Drive, Bolivia, 910‑253‑2829 between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Have your parcel number or property address available when contacting staff.
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