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Real Estate Taxes

Real estate taxes are typically billed in July or August. The payment due date is September 1; however, payments are not considered delinquent until January 6 of the following year. A 1% discount is offered for payments submitted during July or August. Payments are accepted from the time of billing until January 6.

Interest will begin to accrue on January 6, at which time enforced collection measures will commence.

Payment Options

The Tax Office accepts payments by cash, check, credit card. 

Payments can be made:

In Person: Visit us at 507 W Covington St. Laurinburg NC, 28352 - Payments are accepted Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (excluding holidays).

By Mail: Send your payment with the return coupon included with your tax bill to:

Scotland County Tax Department
P. O Box 488
Laurinburg NC, 28353

Important Tax Information

Due Date: Property taxes are due on September 1st. Payments can be made without interest until January 5th.

Grace Period: If January 5th falls on a weekend, payments can be made without interest on the next business day.

Payment Arrangements: If you require a payment plan, please come in and see the Tax Collection Manager.

Payment Methods

Credit cards are accepted. However, a third-party convenience fee will apply to cardholders. Such fee will be disclosed to cardholder at time of transaction with the option to decline the transaction. This will be 2.39% ($1.50 Minimum). Visa Consumer Debit Cards used will be assessed a flat fee of $3.95 regardless of the transaction amount.

Tax Rate 2025

County: .99

Fire: .05

Laurinburg: .40

Downtown: .21

Gibson: .73

Maxton: .80

Wagram: .65

SWO Fee

 City: $55.00
 County: $85.00