The Tax Department lists, assesses, and collects taxes on approximately 14,400 real property parcels, over 14,000 motor vehicles, and over 400 business personal property listings. It is the Assessor's responsibility to assure that all properties are appraised fairly and equitably.

What the Tax Department Does

• Appraises real estate, mobile homes, motor vehicles, boats, motors, jetskis, and business personal property for ad valorem property tax purposes
• Calculates, creates, and collects all real and personal property taxes for all taxing jurisdictions within Perquimans County
• Calculates, collects and maintains records in relation to land transfer taxes
• Receives and processes allocations for tax exemptions, exclusions and deferments
• Updates and maintains current addresses for real estate property owners for tax billing
• Processes motor vehicles license plate returns and tax refund
• Provides tax information to the public and legal professionals

What the Tax Department Does Not Do

• Set property tax rates
• Determine how taxes are used
• Issue Business Licenses
• Have available information on property liens/judgments
• Handle maintenance of streets, roads, highways or ditches
• Issue license stickers for motor vehicles (No special county decal is required)

About the Assessor

Frank Heath earned his Master of Public Administration degree from East Carolina University. He has been the Perquimans County Tax Administrator since November 2003, and took on additional duties as Tax Administrator/Special Projects Coordinator in July, 2007.

Contact Information

107 N. Front Street, Hertford, NC 27944 (located in the back of the Perquimans County Courthouse)

(252) 426-7010 or (252) 426-5564 Fax (252) 426-3624

Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday - Friday

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