Real Estate Appraisal
Duties of the appraisal division
- Performs field visits, takes measurements to arrive at assessment values from the receipt of:
- City of Durham issued building permits
- Citizen requests
- Listing forms
- Foreclosure proceedings
- Receives and resolves applications for taxpayers appealing real property.
- Assists with inquiries and information regarding the values and tax amounts appearing on the annual bills.
- Performs mailing address changes for Real Property.
Real Property Record Search
Durham County Tax Administration provides online Real Property Records Search.
The Real Property Records Search allows the user to obtain ownership information as of January 1, value of improvements and land, photo of improvement, sales information for the last three (3) years, view the tax bill and GIS Mapping information associated with a parcel.
Property Sales Verification
Your participation in the Sales Verification Program will increase the accuracy of our property records. We are asking for your valuable assistance in providing a few items of information about the transaction.
Note: The Sales Verification Program includes an on-site exterior verification of the physical characteristics of the property. A separate project is also underway to review all properties in the county through on-site visits. It is likely that field staff may visit your property as part of these projects.
Property Sale Verification Form