Tax Collector vacancy and interim appointment
Haywood County
Summary
The county has collected 92.95% of this year's $50.5 million levy, with $4.33 million outstanding. Delinquent taxpayers will be advertised April 15 unless they pay by April 9 online or April 10 in person.
At a glance
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Last discussed Apr 6, 2026.
Impact analysis
$4.33 million of the $50.53 million levy remains unpaid; three accounts total over $500,000.
County services funded by property tax revenue.
Delinquent taxpayers face publication of their names in April if unpaid.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Board of Commissioners Regular Morning Meeting - Apr 6, 2026
Elected Tax Collector Sebastian Cothran resigned March 24, leaving Haywood — the only NC county with an elected Tax Collector — to fill the vacancy. Commissioners appointed former Tax Collector Greg West, who won the recent primary, to serve through November 2026.
Board of Commissioners Regular Evening - Feb 16, 2026
The county has collected 92.95% of this year's $50.5 million levy, with $4.33 million outstanding. Delinquent taxpayers will be advertised April 15 unless they pay by April 9 online or April 10 in person.
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