Vance County Tax Office

Vance County

History:

The Vance County Tax Office was established in its current form in 1927. Previous to that the county Sheriff was responsible for the collection of property tax.

Staff:

In Vance County, the offices of the Tax Assessor and the Tax Collector are combined into a single office. This office is responsible for listing, appraising, assessing all real and personal, maintenance of all property maps, property ownership changes, the collection of all current and delinquent taxes, Hotel/Motel Occupancy taxes, privilege license fees, as well as Beer and Wine licenses. The Tax Administrator is an appointed office. The Board of Commissioners makes the appointment as prescribed by the General Statues of North Carolina. The Tax Administrator reports to the Board of County Commissioners and serves at the pleasure of the Board, but it is also responsible to the County Manager, The Department of Revenue, Ad Valorem Tax Division and the Property Tax Commission in Raleigh and must uphold the laws of North Carolina by taking the oath of office as required by the laws of North Carolina.

Samuel D. Jones, Tax Administrator

Cynthia W. Lloyd, Assistant Tax Administrator

Barbara M. Crews, Property Records Supervisor

Claire R. Fuller, Tax Technician

Johnnie W. Burton, Tax Customer Service Representative

Carrie B. Maitland, Tax Customer Service Representative

Cathy E. Renn, Tax Customer Service Representative

Jeanne K. Wilson, Tax Technician