Guilford County Homeowners Can Get Help With Property Tax Increases

Guilford County, North Carolina is launching a new Low Income Homeowner Assistance Grant to help qualifying homeowners with higher property tax bills.

The program opens first for homeowners who are age 65 or older on July 15, 2026. It opens to all other eligible homeowners on August 16, 2026.

How much money is available?

The grant amount is based on the difference between the Guilford County property taxes the homeowner paid in tax year 2021 and tax year 2025.

That means the exact dollar amount will depend on the homeowner's tax bill. The county will calculate the grant after reviewing the application.

Who can apply?

To qualify, homeowners must meet the county rules. Applicants must:

• Own and live in the home as their main home in Guilford County.
• Have owned the home for at least five years in a row.
• Be responsible for paying property taxes on the home.
• Own a home valued at $250,000 or less for tax year 2025.
• Have no outstanding liens, assessments, or delinquent taxes.
• Have not already received Guilford County tax assistance for the 2025 tax bill.
• Meet the income limits for households earning up to 80% of area median income.

The income limit starts at $53,200 for a one-person household and goes up to $100,350 for an eight-person household.

When can homeowners apply?

• July 15, 2026: Applications open for residents age 65 and older.
• August 16, 2026: Applications open for all eligible residents.
• October 30, 2026 at 5 p.m.: Application deadline.

How to apply

Homeowners can apply online at GuilfordCountyNC.gov/HomeownerAssistance once the application period opens.

Paper applications will also be available at Guilford County Department of Social Services offices in Greensboro and High Point.

Completed paper applications can be submitted or mailed to either DSS office:

• Guilford County DSS – Greensboro, P.O. Box 3388, Greensboro, NC 27402
• Guilford County DSS – High Point, P.O. Box 1142, High Point, NC 27261

Where to get help

For questions, homeowners can email liha@guilfordcountync.gov or call (336) 641-6336.