ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Buncombe County officials are urging residents to pay their 2025 property tax bills by Jan. 5, 2026, to avoid penalties and interest.
Property tax bills were mailed in August and were originally due Sept. 1. Residents who have not yet paid are encouraged to plan ahead, especially with winter weather and holiday closures approaching.
Key dates for 2025 property taxes:
- Aug. 2025: Bills mailed
- Sept. 1, 2025: Original due date
- Jan. 5, 2026: Last day to pay without interest
- Jan. 6, 2026: Interest begins accruing on late payments
Payments can be made online, by mail, in person, over the phone or at a drop-off box. For mailed payments, the postmark date from the U.S. Postal Service determines the date received. Payments metered by third parties are not considered postmarked by the USPS…