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Read. Follow. Verify.North Carolina removes specific parcels from the corporate limits of the City of Southport
Last action · March 18, 2025: Re-ref Com On Finance (House action)Sponsor: Charlie Miller
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What This Bill Would Do
North Carolina removes three designated parcels in Brunswick County from the of the City of Southport, ending municipal property taxation on those lands starting July 1, 2025.
Property owners in the affected parcels are relieved of future city property taxes while existing tax liens held by the municipality remain fully enforceable.
Who It Would Affect
Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
City of Southport
Loses jurisdiction over the specified parcels and future municipal tax revenues from them, though existing tax liens remain collectible.
Property owners of parcels 221MB015, 221MB020, and 221MB02001
Properties are removed from city limits and exempted from future municipal property taxes starting July 1, 2025.
Key Facts
- Three specific parcels identified by Brunswick County Tax Office Parcel Identification Numbers 221MB015, 221MB020, and 221MB02001 are removed from the corporate limits of the City of Southport.
- The act does not affect the validity of any existing liens of the City of Southport for ad valorem taxes or special assessments outstanding before the effective date.
- Outstanding tax liens may be collected or foreclosed upon as though the property were still within the city limits.
- The act becomes effective on June 30, 2025.
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Which parcels are removed from the City of Southport?
Will property owners still owe past municipal taxes or assessments?
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Votes, people, money & the original sourceWhere This Stands
Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.
Procedural history
5 actions- Mar 18, 2025HouseRe-ref Com On Finance
- Mar 18, 2025HouseReptd Fav Com Substitute
- Mar 10, 2025HouseRef to the Com on State and Local Government, if favorable, Finance, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House
- Mar 10, 2025HousePassed 1st Reading
- Mar 6, 2025HouseIntroducedFiled
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