WASHINGTON, N.C. – Belhaven and Aurora residents will have opportunities next week to meet face-to-face with Beaufort County Tax Office staff without making the drive to Washington. 

The Tax Office is holding drop-in days to help residents start the 2026 tax year off strong. Staff will be available to address property tax-related needs and answer any questions. The dates and times are as follows:

Belhaven 

• Tuesday, January 13, 2026
• 9 to 11 a.m.
• Belhaven Public Library
• 333 E. Main St., Belhaven, NC

Aurora

• Wednesday, January 14, 2026
• 9 to 11 a.m. 
• Aurora Community Center
• 442 Third St., Aurora, NC

Staff will begin both days with a brief presentation on services offered by the tax office and related topics. Residents are welcome to stop by at any time during the two-hour timeframe. 

Topics that can be addressed include, but are not limited to:  

• Property tax relief programs
• Property tax listings
• Present use value
• Business personal property listings
• Appeals
• Property tax payments and payment plans