Tax Collector
Lamina Duckworth is the City Tax Collector and Denise Smith is the Deputy Tax Collector. These two employees, along with the City technology department, generate the City tax billing.
The Tax Collector and Deputy Tax Collector handle privilege license issuances in addition to property tax billing. In addition to collecting taxes, this area is responsible for discoveries, advertisements listings and other reports associated with taxes. Tax scrolls are maintained in this area.
Finance Downloads
2011-2012 City Budget Presentation PowerPoint- 2011-2012 City of Morganton Annual Budget
- 2011-2012 Manager's Budget Message
- 2011-2012 Schedule of Fees and Charges
- 2011-2012 Schedule of Fees and Charges - Planning & Development
- 2011-2012 Schedule of Fees and Charges - Privilege Licenses
- Comprehensive Annual Financial Report FY 2010-2011
- Fiscal Year Update 01: Oct. 4, 2010
- Proposed Privilege License Rate Changes for 2011-2012
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Privilege License Fees
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Property Tax Rate
The City of Morganton assesses $.46 per $100 in valuation. Taxes paid during July receive a 2% discount; 1% if paid in August.
Automatic Bank Drafts
Want to avoid writing a check and driving to City Hall to pay a bill? Start an automatic bank draft. Just download and the form below and bring the form and a void check to City Hall, or mail both to the City of Morganton, Attn: Business Office, PO Box 3448, Morganton NC 28680-3448.
Bank Draft Form
Karen Duncan • Director
Phone: 437-8863
Billing: 438-5245
The Finance Department is located on the first floor
of City Hall.
City of Morganton • 305 E. Union St. Suite A100, Morganton, NC 28655 • (828) 437-8863