Taxes are due on September 1st of each year with interest accruing on any taxes not collected after January 5th.  The interest rates charged are 2% during the month of January and an additional 0.75% each month thereafter.   The following is a list of accepted payment methods:

By Mail
Payments should be mailed to City of New Bern Tax Collector, P.O. Box 580498, Charlotte, NC 28258-0498.  Include the lower portion of your bill with the payment.

In Person
Payments are accepted at the Tax Office located on the 1st Floor of the Dunn Building at 248 Craven Street.  The office is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.  Please bring your entire bill when paying in person.

After-Hours Drop Box
If you prefer to pay your bill in person, but are unable to do so during regular office hours we have a drop box available.   The drop box is located outside of the Tax Office on the Pollock Street side of the Dunn Building and may be used at any time.  Envelopes are provided for your convenience.  Please include payment stub coupon or at least furnish account or parcel ID number with payment.  The box is opened once daily at 8 a.m.  Therefore, payments put in the box after that time will be credited to your account the next business day.

By Credit Card, Internet and Telephone
Internet and telephone payments by credit card are accepted on behalf of the City by Official Payments Corp.  A small convenience fee will be charged for this service. Visit www.officialpayments.com to make a web payment or call 1-800-272-9829 to make the payment by phone.  You will need to enter Jurisdiction Code 4304 and provide your account number, tax bill year and the amount you want to pay as well as your credit card information.