The Catawba County Board of Commissioners declared a State of Emergency effective at 5:00 pm, Saturday, January 24, 2026. Read more HERE.

All Catawba County offices and facilities will operate on their normal schedule Wednesday, January 28, 2026, with the exception of Bakers Mountain Park, Riverbend Park, and the Sherills Ford Sheriff's Office location which will all remain closed.

Contact Information

Brian Myers, Tax Administrator
(828) 465-8414
Contact via email
Main Location:PO Box 36825 Government Drive Newton, NC 28658

Bankruptcy FAQs

Why is my tax bill not covered in my bankruptcy?

Bankruptcy will cover the bills prior to the date the bankruptcy was filed. If a bill comes out after the filing date, in order for it to be included, the attorney handling the bankruptcy would have to file an amendment to the original bankruptcy filing.

How can I get a paid receipt so I can get my vehicle license tags?

Either come in person to the Tax Office in the Government Center or call (828) 465-8414 and we can remove the block.

I filed Chapter 13 bankruptcy almost a year ago. Why isn't it showing in your system?

If we do not have your account flagged as bankrupt, we never received your paperwork from the trustee. Please fax a copy of your paperwork, including your case number, to us at (828) 465-8413 or bring a copy of your paperwork to our office and we will take care of the matter.

How can I make payment arrangements?

We cannot make formal payment arrangements on bankrupt accounts. Pay whatever you can.