North Carolina Elderly or Disabled Property Tax Exclusion
Watauga County Tax Department
About This Program
Excludes a portion of your home's assessed value from property taxes if you are age 65+ or totally and permanently disabled and meet income requirements. Reduces property tax bill significantly for qualifying seniors and disabled homeowners. Amount excluded depends on county.
Excludes $30,000-$50,000 of assessed value, reducing annual property tax
Record set last reviewed 2026-06-09. How we verify our data.
Other published resources for Boone, NC, are listed below. Review each separately and ask the administrators whether they can coordinate funding for the same work:
- FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) Varies, no individual cap; projects typically $10K-$200K+
- FEMA Increased Cost of Compliance (ICC) Coverage Up to $30,000
- HUD Lead Hazard Control & Healthy Homes Varies by jurisdiction, typically $5,000-$15,000 per unit
- EPA / WIIN Act Lead Service Line Replacement Varies, full line replacement cost covered in many programs
Key Details
- Excludes $30,000-$50,000 from assessed value
- Must be age 65+ or totally disabled
- Income limit of $35,750 (2024)
- Apply by June 1 each year
- Significantly reduces property tax bill
How to Apply
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Track this programProgram phone: (828) 265-8054
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Your application paperwork
Documents you will likely need
- Proof you own and live in the home (deed, recent mortgage statement, or property tax bill).
- A government-issued photo ID for every owner on title.
- Household income proof (recent pay stubs, last year's tax return, or benefit award letters for everyone in the home).
- Proof of age (driver's license or birth certificate) if the program is age-based.
- Documentation of disability (award letter or a physician's statement) if the program is disability-based.
- The program's own application form, completed (use the official link or phone number on this page).
Requirements vary by program and locality. Confirm the exact rules and application route with the administrator. We can help you prepare your paperwork, but you submit it yourself.
Deadline: Apply by June 1 for current tax year
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