Watauga County Tax Department
North Carolina Elderly or Disabled Property Tax Exclusion is available to homeowners in Boone, NC.
Excludes a portion of your home's assessed value from property taxes if you are age 65+ or totally and permanently disabled and meet income requirements. Reduces property tax bill significantly for qualifying seniors and disabled homeowners. Amount excluded depends on county.
Excludes $30,000-$50,000 of assessed value, reducing annual property tax
Data last verified 2026-06-09. How we verify our data.
In Boone, NC, you can combine this program with other local help to cut your cost:
A grant-savvy contractor in Boone, NC can handle the paperwork, inspections, and timelines so your funding releases on schedule. Getting matched is free.
Documents you will likely need
Requirements vary by program and locality. Confirm the exact rules on the official program page. We can help you prepare your paperwork, but you submit it yourself.
Deadline: Apply by June 1 for current tax year
Ask us. It is free, and a real person answers within a business day.
Email us about this programExcludes $30,000-$50,000 of home value.
North Carolina Elderly or Disabled Property Tax Exclusion is open to homeowners in Boone, NC. It serves seniors.
Apply directly with Watauga County Tax Department using the official program link on this page or call (828) 265-8054. There is no middleman and no fee. Deadline: Apply by June 1 for current tax year.
Grant-approved contractors understand the documentation, inspections, and timelines, so your funding releases on schedule.
Rebates and discounts that stack on top of any grant. Most are free to use.
This is just one of many grants, rebates, and free programs available. Stack them together to maximize your savings.
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