Guilford County's Final 2026 Tax Reappraisal Session Monday in Greensboro

Guilford County will hold its final Tax Reappraisal Education Session tonight, Monday, Feb. 16, from 6:00-7:00 p.m. at the NC Cooperative Extension - Guilford County Center, 3309 Burlington Rd., Greensboro, the county announced in a Feb. 12 press release and on its official Facebook page. The county labeled the meeting a rescheduled session and described it as the last in its outreach series.

The county press release sets the agenda: “The session will include a presentation on how property taxes are assessed, how to verify updated property values online, how to navigate the appeal process, and opportunities for exemptions for the elderly and veterans. County staff will be available to provide one-on-one consultation on eligibility for tax exemptions.” The Facebook event listing repeats the basic invitation: “Want to learn more about the 2026 Tax Reappraisal? Join us Monday, Feb. 16 for our final tax Reappraisal Education Session. Learn about the impact of taxes on the county budget, how the tax reappraisal process works, if you qualify for a tax exemption, and how to make an appeal.”

County staff are limited in what they can address at in-person events. The county explicitly tells attendees, “While we are unable to discuss property tax rates or individual property valuation at our in-person sessions, we are happy to talk through any other questions you might have during the engagement portion.” For residents seeking exemption eligibility, the press release again notes that staff will provide one-on-one consultations during the session.

Tax Director Ben Chavis has provided the county’s rationale for holding an early reappraisal cycle. “The standards set by the North Carolina Department of Revenue prompted an earlier reappraisal for Guilford County due to the large difference between sales prices and assessed values from the 2022 reappraisal,” Chavis said in WFMY reporting. WFMY also reported that the county is “using a new way to evaluate property taxes” and that the Tax Department’s new Schedule of Values, Standards, and Rules runs 347 pages.

The 2026 valuations will reflect property improvements, sales prices of similar properties, and market conditions, WFMY reported. Chavis told the television station that “The value of your property is one component of the final tax bill you pay, which is based on the budget and the adopted tax rate. Property owners who disagree with their assessed value may appeal their value from the date of the notice until May 15, 2026.” That May 15 date comes from the Tax Department director; a separate line in WFMY’s coverage referenced May 1 as an appeals cutoff, creating a conflicting report. Residents should confirm the official appeals deadline on the county’s reappraisal webpage or by contacting the Guilford County Tax Department directly.

Outreach to date included sessions on Jan. 22 at the Bur-Mil Clubhouse, Bur-Mil Park, 5834 Bur-Mill Club Rd., and Jan. 27 at the NC Cooperative Extension center on Burlington Road, according to Jamestowner posts; WFMY noted an information session scheduled Feb. 10 at the Cooperative Extension office. The county’s Facebook event for tonight showed 33 people interested, with three reactions and three shares as of the event posting.

For additional materials, the county directs residents to its reappraisal webpage and to staff at the Tax Department; a Jamestowner post lists Eddi Cabrera Blanco as a media contact for local inquiries.