SERVICES
Property Taxes
Rates and dates
FY 2026-27 Town property tax rate: $0.55 per $100 of assessed value.
Downtown Municipal Service District: an added $0.10 per $100.
Source: FY 2026-27 Budget Ordinance, adopted June 8, 2026.
- JulyBills mail.
- AUG31Pay by this date for a 2% discount.
- JAN5Taxes due.
- JAN6After this date, a 2% late fee applies, then 3/4% each month.
Fees
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Town property tax rate, per $100 of assessed value | $0.55 |
| Downtown Municipal Service District, added per $100 | $0.10 |
| Late fee | 2% after January 6, then 3/4% each month |
| Motor vehicle tax fee, per vehicle | $15.00 |
Other rates on Elkin properties
- Elkin City Schools tax, $0.12 per $100 of value, billed and collected by the Surry County Tax Department.
- Surry County property tax, $0.51 per $100 of value.
Motor vehicle tax fee: $15 per vehicle.
Delinquent taxes
Unpaid taxes are subject to lien advertising and other collection remedies.
Contact
Darla Parker, Town Clerk and Tax Collector, 336-258-8904, dparker@elkinnc.org