HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda 03-05-2026; 8-d - Late Applications for Property Tax Exemption-Exclusion 1
ORANGE COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT
Meeting Date: March 5, 2026
Action Agenda
Item No. 8-d
SUBJECT: Late Applications for Property Tax Exemption/Exclusion
DEPARTMENT: Tax Administration
ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT:
Exempt Status Resolution Nancy Freeman, Tax Administrator,
Spreadsheet (919) 245-2735
Requests for Exemption/Exclusion
PURPOSE: To consider two (2) untimely applications for exemption/exclusion from ad valorem
taxation for two (2) bills for the 2025 tax year.
BACKGROUND: North Carolina General Statutes (NCGS) typically require applications for
exemptions to be filed during the listing period, which is usually during the month of January.
Applications for Elderly/Disabled Exclusion, Circuit Breaker Tax Deferment, and Disabled Veteran
Exclusion should be filed by June 1 st of the tax year for which the benefit is requested. NCGS
105-282.1(a1) does allow some discretion. Upon a showing of good cause by the applicant for
failure to make a timely application, an application for exemption or exclusion filed after the close
of the listing period may be approved by the Department of Revenue, the Board of Equalization
and Review, the Board of County Commissioners, or the governing body of a municipality, as
appropriate. An untimely application for exemption or exclusion approved under this provision
applies only to property taxes levied by the county or municipality in the calendar year in which
the untimely application is filed.
Two (2) applicants are applying for homestead exclusion based on NCGS 105-277.1, which
allows exclusion of the greater of$25,000 or 50% of the appraised value of the residence.
Including these two (2) bills, the Board will have considered a total of ninety-one (91) untimely
bills for exemption of 2025 taxes since the 2025 Board of Equalization and Review adjourned on
July 31, 2025. Taxpayers may submit an untimely application for exemption of 2025 taxes to the
Board of Commissioners through December 31, 2025.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: The reduction in the County's tax base associated with approval of the
exemption applications will result in a net reduction in revenue of $3,488.97 to Orange County,
municipalities, and special districts. Of this total, the impact on the County's portion of the taxes
is $1,912.67.
ALIGNMENT WITH STRATEGIC PLAN: This item supports:
• GOAL 6: DIVERSE AND VIBRANT ECONOMY
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OBJECTIVE 5. Increase access to and awareness of resources and assistance available
to residents and businesses.
By considering and approving qualifying exemptions, the County helps ensure equitable access
to statutory tax relief, thereby supporting residents of varying incomes and circumstances. In
cases where exemptions are tied to nonprofit housing, charitable, or veteran services, the action
also advances the County's Guiding Principles of equity and stewardship, ensuring that
government services are applied fairly and that resources are managed responsibly to meet
community needs.
RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board approve the attached
resolution for the above listed applications for FY 2025-2026 exemption.
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NORTH CAROLINA RES-2026-016
ORANGE COUNTY
EXEMPTION/EXCLUSION RESOLUTION
Whereas,North Carolina General Statutes 105-282.1 empowers the Board of County
Commissioners to approve applications for exemption after the close of the listing period,and
Whereas,good cause has been shown as evidenced by the information packet provided,and
Whereas,the Tax Administrator has determined that the applicants could have been approved for
2025 had applications been timely.
NOW,THEREFORE,IT IS RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF ORANGE COUNTY THAT the properties applying for exemption for
2025 are so approved as exempt.
Upon motion duly made and seconded,the foregoing resolution was passed by the following
votes:
Ayes: Commissioners
Noes:
I,Laura Jensen,Clerk to the Board of Commissioners for the County of Orange,North
Carolina,DO HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing has been carefully copied from the recorded
minutes of the Board of Commissioners for said County at a business meeting of said Board held on
said record having been made in the Minute Book of the minutes of said Board,and is
a true copy of so much of said proceedings of said Board as relates in any way to the passage of the
resolution described in said proceedings.
WITNESS my hand and the corporate seal of said County,this day of
2026.
Clerk to the Board of Commissioners
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Late exemption/exclusion application-GS 105-282.1(a1) BOCC REPORT - REAL/PERSONAL
LATE EXEMPTION/ EXCLUSION
MARCH 5, 2026
ORANGE
ACCOUNT BILL ORIGINAL ADJUSTED FINANCIAL COUNTY TAX
NAME NUMBER YEAR VALUE VALUE IMPACT IMPACT REASON FOR ADJUSTMENT
Eubanks,Georgann 309712 2025 421,100 210,550 (2,845.58) (1,343.94) Late application for exemption General Statute 105-277.1 (homestead exemption)
(Johnson),Josephine Whitted 258046 2025 178,200 89,100 (643.39) (568.73) Late application for exemption General Statute 105-277.1 (homestead exemption)
Total (3,488.97) (1,912.67)
`Circuit Breaker does not result in a reduction in value.The exemption received is based on the income of the taxpayer.
The spreadsheet represents the financial impact that approval of the requested release or refund would have on the principal amount of taxes.
Approval of the release or refund of the principal tax amount also constitutes approval of the release or
refund of all associated interest,penalties,fees,and costs appurtenant to the released or refunded principal tax amount.
January 16,2026 thru February 13,2026
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Late Application For Exemption Good Cause Information
March 5, 2026
NAME ACCOUNT BILL EXEMPTION GOOD CAUSE REASON
NUMBER YEAR
Eubanks, Georgann 309712 2025 HE Wasn't aware of the deadline
Whitted, Josephine (Johnson) 1 258046 2025 HE Health Issues
January 16, 2026 through February 13, 2026