Our office is open to the public from 8:00 AM until 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday.

The goal of the Swain County Assessors Office is to provide the people of Swain County with a web site that is easy to use. You can search our site for a wealth of information on any property in Swain County.

The information contained herein reflects the values established in the "most current published" tax digest. *Please note that the Assessors Office establishes values only. The Swain County Tax Commissioner should be contacted with tax bill related questions.

Swain County is located near the western tip of North Carolina. As of 2000, the population is 12,968. Its county seat is Bryson City.

Swain County is home of the Nantahala River and Nantahala Outdoor Center. Swain County is also the home of The Inspirations, a professional Southern Gospel quartet who live in Bryson City. The quartet hosts the annual Singing In The Smokies each year at nearby Inspiration Park.

The county was formed in 1871 from parts of Jackson County and Macon County. It was named for David L. Swain, governor of North Carolina from 1832 to 1835, and president of the University of North Carolina from 1835 to 1868. In 2001 and 2004, the great Swain County football team captured the state football championship for a seventh time.

Welcome to the Swain County Assessors Office Web Site!