Property Tax Information

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Billing
As of July, 2026, Brunswick County has assumed the Tax Billing & Collections for the Town of Oak Island, starting with 2026 Taxes. Property owners who previously received two separate bills for County taxes and Town taxes will now receive a single tax bill which will include both.

All payments for Tax Year 2026 and beyond should be remitted using the payment stub from the bill, directed to: Brunswick County Tax • PO Box 29, Bolivia NC 28422 - OR - using the payment options found on the Brunswick County Website.

NOTE: The Town of Oak Island will continue to collect delinquent taxes for Tax Year 2025 and prior, but will not accept payments for Tax Year 2026 and beyond.

Property tax
The Town of Oak Island levies a property tax annually. The Town Council determines the tax rate during the budget process and establishes the tax rate per $100 valuation when adopting the annual budget ordinance in June.

Tax rate
The 2026 tax rate will be a total of .20 per $100 value. The rate is broken up with .10 going to the general fund, .07 going towards Fire Tax, and .03 going towards the Sand Fund.

Sewer district fee
There is also a sewer district fee, currently $600 which is applied on behalf of the Town of Oak Island.

Due date
Annual property tax bills are due on September 1, and are past due after January 5. Taxes must be paid before the past due date to avoid interest charges. Payments received by mail are deemed received based on the date shown on postmarks assigned only by the U.S. Postal Service.

Valuation date
The ownership, valuation, and taxability of property are determined annually as of January 1.

Pre-payment
Pre-payments should include the word “prepay” along with the parcel numbers in the memo fields of all payments mailed to Brunswick County Tax • PO Box 29, Bolivia NC 28422 - OR - by using the payment options found on the Brunswick County Website.

Escrow & mortgage accounts
Many lending institutions and mortgage service companies request tax bills for payment. This office is not responsible for any failure of the lender / service company to pay taxes. It is the property owners obligation to ensure the timely payment of taxes. If funds are held in escrow to pay this bill, please forward the bill to the appropriate mortgage holder and confirm the bill is paid promptly by the lender.

Transfer of ownership of real property
It is the responsibility of the owner as of January 1 to ensure taxes levied on real property are paid in full. The Tax Collectors office has no involvement in agreements between buyers and sellers. It is not uncommon for current year taxes to be prorated at the time of sale. In most cases the sellers prorated share of taxes are distributed to the buyer at the closing. Prepayments on taxes are accepted. Proration agreements between buyers and sellers do not supersede the responsibility of the January 1 owner to see that the taxes are paid. For law offices needing a Tax Certificate, see Tax Certification.(PDF, 294KB)

Interest
Interest on past due balances is 2% for January (beginning after January 5) and 3/4 of a percent per month thereafter. Enforcement measures will begin immediately after the bill is past due. There are no provisions in the law to adjust or waive interest.

Failure to pay
Enforcement measures can include, but are not limited to attachment of wages and bank accounts, levy on personal property, submission to NC Debt Setoff Program, and foreclosure.

Bankruptcies / closings
North Carolina law requires that the Tax Collectors Office be notified when filing for bankruptcy or going out of business.

Property value
The Town of Oak Island does not value real or personal property. All values come from the Brunswick County Tax Office. For all issues regarding tax value, please contact the Brunswick County Tax Office at 910-253-2829, or Brunswick County Tax Office website.

Exemptions
Homeowners 65 years of age or older who own their home and are permanent residents or disable veterans could be eligible for property tax relief. To obtain an application, contact the Brunswick County Tax Office at 910-253-2829, or NCDOR: Exemption and Exclusion Forms.

Mailing address

Town of Oak Island Tax Collector
4601 E. Oak Island Dr.
Oak Island, NC 28465

For any further questions or information needs, please call 910-278-5011.

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