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Buncombe County Tax Department Relocates to New Address in March

The Buncombe County Tax Department announced its relocation to 182 College St., effective March 18, 2025. The Tax Collection office at 94 Coxe Ave. will close at noon on March 17 and reopen at the new location the following day at 8 a.m. This move is part of a broader initiative to enhance service delivery for residents. Property Assessment Office Transition The Property Assessment Office, currently situated at 155 Hilliard Ave., will also transition to 182 College St. during the week of March 20. A specific timeline for this move will be communicated soon. The new location is conveniently positioned between the parking garage at 164 College St. and the Buncombe County Administration building at 200 College St., with free parking available for visitors. Residents are encouraged to utilize various contact methods during the transition. Starting March 18, Tax Collections can be reached at the new address or by calling (828) 250-4910 from Monday to Friday, between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. The department's website, tax.buncombecounty.org, offers options for searching tax bills, making online payments, and requesting payment arrangements. Payment Options and Accessibility For those needing to make payments, several drop-off locations are available, including the Family Justice Center at 35 Woodfin St., Weaverville Library at 41 N. Main St., and Black Mountain Library at 105 N. Dougherty St. Additionally, payments can be processed over the phone by calling 1-828-656-5636 and following the automated prompts. The mailing address for Tax Collections will remain unchanged: Tax Collections Division PO Box 3140 Asheville, NC 28802 The move is part of a multi-year comprehensive facilities plan aimed at optimizing space and improving the resident experience. The initiative seeks to co-locate departments that interact with the public, ultimately saving taxpayer dollars and addressing housing needs within the community. A spokesperson for the Buncombe County Tax Department stated, “This move will save taxpayer dollars and allows for properties to be used to address housing needs.” They emphasized that reimagining how public-facing departments operate is crucial for meeting community needs effectively. As the Tax Department prepares for this transition, residents are encouraged to stay informed through buncombecounty.org for updates regarding the Property Assessment Office's move and other related information.

Asheville – The Buncombe County Tax Department announced its relocation to 182 College St., effective March 18, 2025. The Tax Collection office at 94 Coxe Ave. will close at noon on March 17 and reopen at the new location the following day at 8 a.m. This move is part of a broader initiative to enhance service delivery for residents.

Property Assessment Office Transition

The Property Assessment Office, currently situated at 155 Hilliard Ave., will also transition to 182 College St. during the week of March 20. A specific timeline for this move will be communicated soon. The new location is conveniently positioned between the parking garage at 164 College St. and the Buncombe County Administration building at 200 College St., with free parking available for visitors.

Residents are encouraged to utilize various contact methods during the transition. Starting March 18, Tax Collections can be reached at the new address or by calling (828) 250-4910 from Monday to Friday, between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. The department’s website, tax.buncombecounty.org, offers options for searching tax bills, making online payments, and requesting payment arrangements.

Payment Options and Accessibility

For those needing to make payments, several drop-off locations are available, including the Family Justice Center at 35 Woodfin St., Weaverville Library at 41 N. Main St., and Black Mountain Library at 105 N. Dougherty St. Additionally, payments can be processed over the phone by calling 1-828-656-5636 and following the automated prompts.

The mailing address for Tax Collections will remain unchanged:
Tax Collections Division
PO Box 3140
Asheville, NC 28802

The move is part of a multi-year comprehensive facilities plan aimed at optimizing space and improving the resident experience. The initiative seeks to co-locate departments that interact with the public, ultimately saving taxpayer dollars and addressing housing needs within the community.

A spokesperson for the Buncombe County Tax Department stated, “This move will save taxpayer dollars and allows for properties to be used to address housing needs.” They emphasized that reimagining how public-facing departments operate is crucial for meeting community needs effectively.

As the Tax Department prepares for this transition, residents are encouraged to stay informed through buncombecounty.org for updates regarding the Property Assessment Office’s move and other related information.