Historical Exemption

Definitions

Every property owner claiming exemption from property taxes must establish that the property is entitled thereto. Any owner claiming exemption, with the exception of the United States Government, the State of North Carolina, and the counties and municipalities of the State, must file an application with the Tax Listing Office. If the property for which the exemption is claimed is appraised by the Department of Revenue, the application shall be filed with that department.

Change in Eligibility

The deferred taxes will not become due unless or until the property loses its eligibility for the benefit of this classification. This could occur because of a change in an ordinance designation or a change in the property which causes its historical significance to be lost or substantially impaired.

If the property should no longer qualify the tax for the current year shall be computed at the original assessed value without the 50% deferment and taxes for the three preceding years that have been deferred shall become due and payable with any interest or penalties that would normally accrue. If only a part of the historical property loses its eligibility for the classification, a determination shall be made of the amount of deferred taxes applicable to that part and the taxes shall be due and payable with interest or penalties that would normally accrue.

If you need additional information, please contact the Tax Listing Office. These laws are applicable to all counties in the state of North Carolina.

Applications are available in person or by mail, or by using the print form option below:

Application For Property Tax Exemption

Completed forms must be mailed to:
Lincoln County Tax Department
100 East Main Street
Lincolnton, North Carolina 28092

*The above exemptions are due by January 31, 2022.