Town of Watha NC

06/05/2026

05/19/2026

Need help with a property appeal or exemption application?

Pender County Tax Office staff will hold upcoming assistance workshops to help property owners complete documents and answer questions related to the 2026 reappraisal process.

Property owners can also visit the reappraisal website to file an appeal online and find additional information. https://www.pendercountync.gov/370/2026-Tax-Reappraisal.
The deadline to file an appeal is June 30.

Questions? Contact the Reval team at (910) 259-0200 or [email protected].

Upcoming Property Appeal and Exemption Assistance Workshops:

WATHA
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
2 to 5 p.m.
Watha Town Hall
425 Watha Road, Watha

ROCKY POINT
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
6 to 7:30 p.m.
Rocky Point Community Center
17808 N.C. 210, Rocky Point

If you are filing an appeal, please bring your supporting documentation. If you are applying for an exemption, please bring proof of your 2025 income.

05/13/2026

A commissioner for the Town of Watha will be moving out of state and no longer able to be a part of the meetings. If you live in the town of Watha (not ETJ) and are interested in being a commissioner please message us here or reach out to Needham Hall directly. Thank you.

05/13/2026

Meeting notes from the previous two meetings 4/6 and 5/4

A resident off of Van Eden road needed to know how to go about getting their private road renamed instead of being part of Van Eden. There are now multiple residents down the private road that it would be more convenient and for safety concerns.

We are looking to impose a fine for dumping materials that we do not accept at our our convenience center.

A resident came to state concerns about tractor trailers that were overweight and other vehicles coming around the s-curve where Anderson and Mary Slocum meet. Concerns for safety due to tractor trailers running other vehicles off the road and damaging the road itself. Please note that this is a state road and the town of Watha can only call the state for these concerns. We the town do not have the ability to maintain or restrict vehicles on the road. Please call the state directly with your concerns. The more eyes and ears that we have on the issue will bring attention to addressing the problem quicker. Thank you.

04/01/2026

📣📬Property owners should be on the lookout for updated property value notices arriving by mail this week.

If you do not agree with your assessed value, you may file an appeal online or download an appeal form. Appeal deadline: May 15, 2026 https://www.pendercountync.gov/370/2026-Tax-Reappraisal

We have added several new tools to help property owners through the appeal process, including a sales comparison tool, appeal forms available online and for download, and an online property record card lookup.

The webpage includes information and FAQs to help guide you through the appeal process. For additional questions, a dedicated email address and phone number are available specifically for reappraisal inquiries.

For more information or to file an appeal https://www.pendercountync.gov/370/2026-Tax-Reappraisal

03/23/2026

📢 Pender County Revaluation Workshops

Have questions about the 2026 countywide property revaluation? Join the Pender County Tax Office for an upcoming workshop to learn what the revaluation means, how property values are determined and how to appeal your value if needed.

📍 Maple Hill Community Center
March 23 at 6 p.m.
4840 NC Hwy 50, Maple Hill

📍 Rocky Point Community Center
March 24 at 6 p.m.
17808 NC Hwy 210, Rocky Point

➡ Staff will also be available to assist with property tax exemption applications. If you believe you may qualify, please bring a copy of your 2025 income.

➡ Value change notices will go in the mail later this month and will be in your mailbox as early as April. If you have questions, please come to these meetings.

For more information, visit https://www.pendercountync.gov/370/2026-Reappraisal

01/09/2026

Meeting notes from 1/5

The new meeting dates for 2026 have been approved and updated on The page in the bio.

The $49,000 from the pal bill account will be transferred into the high-yield savings account to get a better return on interest.

The final version of the zoning map is still being worked on by the GIS.

We have received $1760 from the ABC distribution for this quarter in the county.

Next meeting Monday 2/2 7:30 pm.

12/03/2025

Meeting minutes from December 1st

The town of Watha is working on getting an updated zoning map of the area.

The town website will be updated in January with the new board members. Congratulations to the mayor re-elect, Needham Hall, and to commissioner re-elect, Ken Fountain. A warm welcome and congratulations to our newest commissioners, Sam Miller and Rachel Stadsvold. Everyone was sworn in on the 1st.

A vote was passed to pay the town audit bill of $7750.

There are cameras installed at the dump now. A couch was recently left at the dump site. Furniture of any kind is not accepted at our small dump. Metal, appliances, furniture, and construction material are not to be placed at the town dump. There is discussion of a fine to be in place if you are caught leaving any materials that are not permitted.

The next meeting is on Monday, January 5th at 7:30 pm.

11/04/2025

Meeting minutes from 11/3

The town is going to look into getting updated zoning maps from GIS.

There is no update on when Camp Kirkwood will be paved. It has been patched and contracted out to a different company to repave.

The DOT came out to look at the tight corner on Mary Slocum and repainted lines bright yellow so that everyone is aware of the spikes on the corner property. It is that individual's private property and they have a right to have the spikes. Be mindful when taking the corner to pay attention.

Today is voting for the municipal election in Town Hall. Get out and vote.

09/20/2025