The mission of the Carteret County Tax Administration office is to provide fair and equitable appraisal, assessment, billing, and collection of taxes on real, business, and personal property in Carteret County. The Tax Administration office is committed to excellent customer service and to fair and timely tax administration as guided by the North Carolina General Statutes. The Tax Administration office works as a team to deliver excellent customer service and strive to maintain and improve upon our collection rate each year as it is a vital component in the County's budget process.