Cumberland County Tax Collector: Pay Your Bill, Check Hours & Avoid Late Charges
If you need the Cumberland County Tax Collector in Fayetteville, start here to search a tax bill, pay online, confirm 2026 payment fees, find office hours, mail a payment or get help with a delinquent balance.
This page covers Cumberland County, North Carolina. It does not apply to Cumberland counties in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maine, Tennessee, Virginia or other states.
117 Dick St., Room 527
Mon–Fri, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
January 5, 2027
How to pay a Cumberland County NC tax bill online
Cumberland County Tax Administration provides an official online tax-payment system. Before entering bank or card information, confirm that the bill belongs to the correct taxpayer, parcel or account and that you are paying the intended tax year.
Cumberland County Tax Collector office hours, address & phone
Judge E. Maurice Braswell Cumberland County Courthouse
117 Dick Street, Room 527
Fayetteville, NC 28301
Fayetteville, NC 28301
Phone: 910-678-7507
Fax: 910-678-7582
Published public hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., excluding county holidays.
What can you pay at the counter?
The county says in-person tax payments may be made with cash, check, money order or credit/debit card. Vendor fees apply to card payments.
Cumberland County tax payment fees
Electronic-payment charges are vendor fees rather than money retained by Cumberland County. Review the final fee displayed before authorizing a payment because payment-provider terms can change.
| Payment route | Published fee | What to know |
|---|---|---|
| Web/mobile card | 1.85% + $2 transaction fee | Applies to electronic card payments through the vendor. |
| Phone card payment | 1.85% + $2 transaction fee | Call 910-557-7935 and have the tax-bill information ready. |
| In-person card | 1.85% | Point-of-sale vendor charge. |
| ACH / e-check | $2 transaction fee | Requires bank routing and checking-account information. |
When are Cumberland County property taxes due?
Cumberland County states that property taxes become due on September 1. For the 2026 tax year, payment must be completed by January 5, 2027 to avoid interest.
How late-tax interest works
The county currently states that January interest is 2%. After January, interest accrues at 0.75% on the first day of each additional month while the tax remains unpaid.
How to mail or drop off a Cumberland County tax payment
Mail with the remittance coupon
The county’s 2026 tax-bill notice directs taxpayers using the bill’s remittance coupon to:
Atlanta, GA 30353-8313
Mail without the payment coupon
Fayetteville, NC 28302-0449
Checks and money orders should be payable to Cumberland County Tax Collector. Include enough identifying information for the county to apply the payment to the correct tax bill.
Secure courthouse drop box
A secure drop box is located in the rear parking area of the Judge E. Maurice Braswell Courthouse near the mailboxes, off Cool Spring and Russell streets.
Partial payments, payment plans & prepayments
Partial payments before delinquency
The county permits partial payments on a current tax bill before the delinquency date. The full balance still needs to be paid before delinquency to avoid interest.
Formal payment plans
Taxpayers may ask the Tax Collections Department about a formal payment plan. Cumberland County advises taxpayers not to wait until the bill is delinquent because options become more limited after delinquency.
Prepaying property taxes
Cumberland County says 2026 real-estate and personal-property tax prepayments began January 2, 2026. The initial prepayment for an account must be made in person or by mail so the preliminary bill can be created.
The county specifically notes that the initial prepayment cannot be made by debit/credit card or electronic check. Follow the current Tax Administration instructions if you are starting a prepayment arrangement.
What to do if your Cumberland County tax bill is delinquent
Do not send an estimated amount if the account is already late. Search the current balance or contact Tax Collections first because interest and collection charges can affect the amount required.
Tax Collector vs assessment and vehicle-tax questions
| Your issue | Start with | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Pay or trace a county tax bill | Tax Collections | The collection side handles payments, balances and delinquency questions. |
| Property value or assessment dispute | Tax Administration assessment staff | A collector cannot simply change an assessed value at the payment counter. |
| Property-tax exemption or exclusion | Tax Administration | Eligibility and application rules are separate from paying an existing bill. |
| Vehicle registration tax | NC DMV / applicable tax office | North Carolina combines many registered-vehicle property taxes with DMV registration renewal. |
Cumberland County tax links
Department information, property-tax resources and current notices.
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Review payment optionsCumberland County Tax Collector FAQs
Where is the Cumberland County NC Tax Collector payment office?
In-person tax payments are handled at the Judge E. Maurice Braswell Cumberland County Courthouse, 117 Dick Street, Room 527, Fayetteville, NC 28301. General Tax Administration contact information lists Room 530 in the same courthouse.
What are the Cumberland County Tax Collector office hours?
The county currently lists in-person Tax Administration hours as Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., excluding holidays.
When is the 2026 Cumberland County property-tax deadline?
2026 property taxes must be paid by January 5, 2027 to avoid interest. Taxes paid on or after January 6, 2027 are subject to interest.
Can I pay a Cumberland County tax bill by phone?
Yes. The county lists 910-557-7935 for debit and credit card tax payments by phone. Vendor fees apply, and you should have your tax-bill information available.
Does Cumberland County offer property-tax payment plans?
Yes. The county allows partial payments before delinquency and offers formal payment-plan options. Call Tax Collections at 910-678-7507 before the account becomes delinquent when possible because options can become more limited afterward.
Can I put cash in the courthouse tax drop box?
No. Cumberland County instructs taxpayers to use checks or money orders in the secure courthouse drop box and not to place cash there.
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