Tax
The Tax Office is responsible for listing, appraising and assessing all real and personal property located in Catawba County. In addition, this office is responsible for collecting taxes for Catawba County. If you are coming in to pay your tax bill in person, exact change is appreciated. Please contact us with any questions you may have at (828) 465-8414.
| Catawba County's Tax Base as of 12/31/2020 2020-2021 (2020 Tax Year) (vehicles not included) | $16,952,874,435 for a tax levy of $97,479,028 |
Catawba County's Tax Collection Rate | 98.38% |
| Taxpayer | Type of Business | Assessed Valuation | Tax Levy (County Only) |
| Apple Inc. | Computer Server | 1,200,532,895 | 6,903,064 |
| Duke Energy Carolinas LLC | Electric Utility | 761,393,157 | 4,378,011 |
| GKN Driveline Newton LLC | Gears Mfg. | 256,150,272 | 1,472,864 |
| Corning Cable Systems LLC | Cable Mfg. | 170,441,682 | 980,040 |
Prysmian Cables and Systems LLC/ | Cable Mfg. | 159,507,639 | 917,169 |
| CommScope Inc of North Carolina | Cable Mfg. | 111,434,433 | 640,748 |
| Duke Lifepoint | Medical Care | 81,159,218 | 466,666 |
| Piedmont Natural Gas Co Inc | Gas Utility | 77,791,340 | 447,300 |
| Target Corporation | Warehouse/Retail | 75,084,075 | 431,733 |
| Hickory Springs Mfg Co | Manufacturing | 52,421,379 | 301,498 |
| Totals: | 2,945,916,090 | 16,939,092 |
*Values are Real Estate and Business Personal Property only – no vehicle values are included
The Catawba County Tax Office received a Certificate of Excellence in Assessment Administration from the International Association of Assessing Officers (IAAO). Catawba County is currently the fourth jurisdiction in North Carolina to hold this distinction. Read more HERE.