Pay, Search or Fix a Pitt County Tax Bill
If you are looking for the Pitt County Tax Collector in Greenville, use this guide to find the correct office, search the bill, pay online, compare 2026 tax rates and understand what belongs with the Collector versus the Assessor.
The useful part is not just finding a payment button. The steps below explain which search fields work, how Greenville city tax appears with the county rate, when interest starts, and what to do when a bill, escrow payment, value or vehicle tax looks wrong.
111 S. Washington St., Greenville.
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$0.5663 per $100 value.
$0.3954 per $100 value.
Pay 2026 balance by Jan. 5, 2027.
What do you need from Pitt County Tax Administration?
Use myPittCounty, then verify the parcel, owner, tax year, municipality and balance before checkout.
Use OPIS or the Property Record Card tools for parcel, ownership, assessed value, tax district and map information.
Use the Assessor, not Collections, for appraisal, listing, tax relief, appeal and property-record corrections.
How to pay Pitt County property taxes online
How to find a Pitt County tax bill when the search fails
The payment portal supports several lookup routes. Start with one strong identifier instead of filling every field.
| Search method | What to enter | Best use | Common fix |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bill / parcel number | The 10-digit bill or parcel number exactly as shown on the bill. | Fastest when you have a tax notice. | Do not drop leading zeros or add spaces. |
| Full / business name | Primary owner name as displayed on the bill. | No bill number available. | For a business, omit the business type such as “LLC.” |
| Physical / mailing address | Street number and the useful part of the street name. | New owner or lost bill. | Leave out North/South/East/West and suffixes such as Drive, Court, Place, Avenue or Street. |
| Broader address search | Only the first word or first few characters of the street name. | Exact address does not match the database. | Select the correct parcel from the broader result list. |
Use OPIS for parcel, owner, assessed value and tax district
OPIS is Pitt County’s Online Parcel Information System. It is useful for property research, but it is not the same as the Collector’s payment balance.
| OPIS search | Official format | What it helps you confirm |
|---|---|---|
| Owner name | Last name first; the help guide uses a comma between last and first names. | Ownership and matching parcels. |
| Parcel number | Five-digit numeric parcel identifier. | Exact parcel lookup. |
| NCPIN | Ten-digit geographically generated identifier. | Another precise property identifier. |
| Address | Address search; select the address point and underlying parcel. | Property boundaries, assessed data and districts. |
Online, phone, mail, drive-through, drop box or counter
| Method | Accepted / required | Best use | Important detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online | Debit card, credit card or e-check. | Fast bill lookup and payment from home. | Transaction fee may apply; review the checkout screen. |
| Phone | Debit/credit card only. | Card payment without visiting. | Call 252-300-3552, or 252-902-3425 and press option 1. |
| Check or money order. | No in-person visit needed. | Include the tax bill or parcel number. | |
| Counter | Cash, check, money order, debit/credit card. | Receipt or account help. | 111 S. Washington St., 8 a.m.–5 p.m. weekdays. |
| Drive-through | Use Collector payment methods. | Quick in-person payment. | Available for citizens with fewer than 5 bills. |
| After-hours drop box | Secure payment drop. | Outside office hours. | Located on the side of the building just past the drive-through. |
PO Box 875
Greenville, NC 27835
Make checks payable to Pitt County Tax Collector.
- Tax bill or parcel number
- Correct tax year
- Payment amount
- Contact information if follow-up may be needed
Pitt County Tax Collector office in Greenville NC
Greenville, NC 27858
Phone: 252-902-3425
Fax: 252-902-1876
Monday–Friday: 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Greenville, NC 27858
Phone: 252-902-3400
Fax: 252-830-0753
Monday–Friday: 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
When Pitt County taxes are due—and when they actually become delinquent
“Due” and “delinquent” are not the same date in North Carolina. Pitt County’s 2026 guidance separates the billing date, due date, early-discount date and interest date.
Partial payments, payment coupons and tax prepayments
Pitt County includes scheduled payment coupons with the annual bill for taxpayers who want to spread payments while reaching a zero balance by January 5, 2027.
myPittCounty allows a partial amount in the Payment Amount field. Partial payments do not extend the January 5 payoff deadline.
Advance payments are accepted year-round. Call 252-902-3425 to create a preliminary bill; online payment can be used after the preliminary bill exists.
What to do when your mortgage company should pay the tax bill
Pitt County says most mortgage companies or tax servicers access county tax information electronically rather than waiting for a mailed copy of your bill.
Pitt County and Greenville NC property tax rate explained
Your tax bill can contain more than one rate. Pitt County collects county taxes and, under municipal collection arrangements, also collects for several towns including Greenville.
| Component | 2026 amount | Who it applies to | Important note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pitt County base rate | $0.5663 per $100 | Taxable property countywide. | County base ad valorem rate. |
| Greenville municipal rate | $0.3954 per $100 | Property inside Greenville municipal limits. | Added to the County base rate. |
| Countywide EMS | $0.0595 per $100 | All districts except City of Greenville. | Do not add this to a Greenville-city estimate. |
| Landfill / solid-waste fee | $144 flat fee | County rate table lists it for all districts. | A flat fee, not a percentage rate. |
| Greenville vehicle fee | $30 | Greenville vehicle-fee circumstances. | Appears with applicable vehicle registration/tax processing. |
| Early county discount | 0.50% | County tax including applicable EMS/fire rates. | Through Aug. 31, 2026; not fees/assessments. |
| Greenville early discount | 2.00% | Greenville municipal tax. | Through Aug. 31, 2026; not fees/assessments. |
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Pitt County Tax Collector vs Tax Assessor
| Question | Office | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| How much do I owe? | Tax Collector | 252-902-3425 |
| Did my payment post? | Tax Collector | 252-902-3425 |
| Can I make a partial payment or preliminary bill? | Tax Collector | 252-902-3425 |
| Why is the property value this amount? | Real Property / Assessor | 252-902-3380 |
| Who owns the parcel / what is the parcel number? | Land Records / GIS | 252-902-3401 |
| Business personal-property listing? | Business Personal Property | 252-902-3409 |
| Boat, mobile home or unregistered vehicle listing? | Individual Personal Property | 252-902-3398 |
| Tax relief, exemption or appeal? | Tax Assessor / Tax Relief | 252-902-3400 |
If the bill is mathematically correct but the assessed value looks wrong
Paying the Collector and appealing the Assessor are different processes. An appeal challenges assessed value, situs, taxability or certain unpaid penalties; it is not based simply on inability to pay or the percentage increase from last year.
The regular 2026 Board of Equalization and Review filing period has passed. A later Notice of Value Change can carry its own appeal date, so follow the notice and contact the Assessor rather than assuming the general window applies.
- Use photos, appraisals, comparable sales and repair estimates where relevant.
- A separate form is generally required for each parcel.
- Supporting documents should be supplied before the hearing.
Business or personal-property value, situs, taxability and certain penalty appeals generally have a 30-day window from the notice of value or bill when that bill acts as the notice. Registered-motor-vehicle review deadlines are also time-sensitive.
- Vehicle evidence may include mileage and market-value support.
- Pitt County’s appeal page says Kelley Blue Book values are not accepted for its vehicle appeal documentation; use the evidence the County requests.
Property-tax relief may be more useful than an appeal
Annual listing rules that can create a tax bill or penalty
Real estate is not listed every year unless changes or improvements need reporting. Many types of personal and business property do require an annual listing.
Registered vehicle taxes, value questions and refunds
Most registered motor-vehicle property tax in North Carolina is collected by NCDMV at registration or renewal through Tag & Tax Together rather than as an ordinary Pitt County real-estate bill.
Use NCDMV for registration renewal and vehicle tax receipts. Pitt County receives the distributed property-tax revenue.
Use Pitt County Assessor resources for qualifying value-review, military or disabled-veteran exemption questions.
A qualifying refund request generally must be made within one year of plate surrender and include DMV Form FS20 plus a bill of sale or new-state registration.
What Pitt County can do after a property-tax bill becomes delinquent
Once the account is delinquent, interest and statutory collection costs can grow beyond the original tax. Call for a payoff through a specific date instead of estimating the amount yourself.
| Collection action | How it can work | Micro-level warning |
|---|---|---|
| Wage garnishment | Employer can be required to withhold 10% of gross pay each pay period until released. | Interest and fees continue until the debt is resolved. |
| Bank attachment | Bank may withdraw funds or place a 10-day hold before forwarding available funds. | The bank can add its own processing fee. |
| Rent attachment | Tenants can be required to send rent to the Tax Collector. | A release is issued after the debt is resolved. |
| NC Debt Setoff | State income-tax refunds or lottery winnings can be applied to delinquent tax debt. | Program fees can apply. |
| Tax foreclosure | Real property may enter a judicial foreclosure and auction process. | Legal, advertising and court costs can be added. |
Why a tax notice may still show the previous owner—or come to a seller
Pitt County says current-year real-property ownership transfers are updated through May. Depending on timing, a notice can still require careful parcel matching after a sale.
- Match the parcel number and situs address, not only the owner name.
- Check closing documents for tax proration.
- Do not assume the closing attorney or mortgage company already paid the annual bill.
Personal-property bills are generally sent to the person who listed the property as owner on January 1 of the tax year.
- If you no longer owned the item on January 1, provide supporting sale, insurance, salvage or title-transfer documents.
- If the property is taxed in another county, provide the out-of-county listing, bill or paid receipt requested by Pitt County.
Final bill-verification checklist
Pitt County sources to use when you are ready to act
Pitt County Tax Collector FAQs
Where is the Pitt County Tax Collector office in Greenville NC?
The Tax Collector is at 111 South Washington Street, Greenville, NC 27858. Published hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. The Collector phone is 252-902-3425. The Tax Assessor is a separate office at 110 Evans Street.
How do I pay Pitt County property taxes online?
Use official myPittCounty. Connect the property, confirm the correct account and bill, select Pay Bill, checkout, choose debit/credit card or e-check, review any transaction fee and save the email confirmation. A signed-in account can also store receipts.
How do I search for a Pitt County property tax bill?
Search myPittCounty by the 10-digit bill/parcel number, primary owner or business name, or physical/mailing address. Omit “LLC” from business-name searches, street directions such as North or South and street suffixes such as Drive, Court, Avenue or Street when a search fails.
What is the Pitt County property tax rate for 2026?
The 2026 Pitt County base rate is $0.5663 per $100 of taxable value. Your bill can also include municipal, fire, EMS, landfill, special-assessment or other charges based on the parcel’s tax district.
What is the 2026 Greenville NC property tax rate?
The 2026 Greenville municipal rate is $0.3954 per $100 of taxable value, in addition to the Pitt County base rate for property inside Greenville. The County’s 2026 table states the countywide EMS rate does not apply inside the City of Greenville.
When are 2026 Pitt County taxes due and when does interest start?
The bills are due September 1, 2026. Pitt County says the 2026 balance must be fully paid by January 5, 2027 to avoid interest and enforced collection. On January 6, 2027, 2% interest begins, with an additional 0.75% added on the first day of each subsequent month.
Can I make partial payments on Pitt County property taxes?
Yes. Pitt County accepts full, partial and advance payments. The 2026 bill includes payment coupons, and myPittCounty allows taxpayers to enter a partial payment amount. The full balance still needs to be received by January 5, 2027 to avoid interest.
What is the difference between the Pitt County Tax Collector and Tax Assessor?
The Collector handles bills, payments, balances, receipts, delinquency and collection. The Assessor handles property values, ownership/land records, personal-property listings, exemptions, relief and appeals.
How do registered motor-vehicle property taxes work in Pitt County?
Registered vehicle property tax is normally collected by NCDMV with registration or renewal through Tag & Tax Together. Pitt County handles certain value, exemption and refund issues. A qualifying refund after sale or out-of-state registration generally requires plate-surrender proof and supporting documents.
What happens if Pitt County property taxes become delinquent?
Pitt County can use remedies authorized by North Carolina law, including wage garnishment, bank or rent attachment, NC Debt Setoff and tax foreclosure. Interest and collection costs can be added. Paying another person’s delinquent property tax does not transfer ownership of the property.