How to Pay Taxes

TO PAY IN PERSON

To pay taxes in person, visit us in the Richmond County Courthouse located at 114 E. Franklin St. in Rockingham, NC.  After passing through the Courthouse Security Checkpoint, proceed directly toward the back of the building.  We have two payment windows available on the left side of the corridor leading to the Sheriff's Department.  Our business hours are Monday through Friday and we are open from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.  Please be advised that we do close for the major holidays.  Contact us at 910-997-8270 if you have questions.


TO PAY BY MAIL

If you receive a tax bill with a return envelope, the most efficient way to pay by mail is to send your payment using the payment stub and envelope provided. The return address on the payment stub is the address of our payment and lockbox processor.

All other payments should be mailed to:
Richmond County Tax Collector
P.O. Box 1644
Rockingham, NC 28380


TO PAY ELECTRONICALLY

Pay your taxes online by visiting our Tax Payment Site at www.richmondnctax.com .

To pay by electronic check, visit www.officialpayments.com/echeck.

OTHER PAYMENT OPTIONS

Any resident unable to pay their taxes in full by Jan. 6 may make partial payments beginning this month.  The Tax Office will work with individuals who need to make payments throughout the year; however, a payment agreement must be reached prior to the past due date of Jan. 6.  It is the responsibility of the property owner to make monthly payments on time.  Failure to do so will void the agreement and begin the process of collection enforcement.

Once any bill starts to accrue interest, bank attachments are performed first, followed by wage garnishments, foreclosures and other remedies allowed by law.

Delinquent taxes create an extra burden for all taxpayers.  Unpaid taxes amount to lost revenue needed to pay for County services.

The Tax Collection staff is more than willing to answer any questions, and may be contacted by calling 997-8270.  The office is located on the first floor of the Courthouse, located in downtown Rockingham.