Frequently Asked Questions

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The property tax is set by each government during the fiscal budget approval process. 

Summerfield residents pay taxes to Guilford County (.7305), Town of Summerfield (.0275), and Summerfield Fire District (combined .131) for a total tax rate of 0.889 per one-hundred dollars of tax valuation. For example: The owner of a $300,000 (tax-value) home would pay the following taxes (2022 rates): 

The tax bill for real property is mailed in July, a pre-payment discount of 0.5% is available if paid by August 31; tax bills are due January 5. Guilford County provides collection services for all real property taxes--you will only receive one bill. 

In Early 2021, the Town acquired the Summerfield Community Center and surrounding property from Summerfield Community Center, Inc and began renovating the facility. It is now open for rentals. 

Click on the "Departments" tab and then "Parks and Rec" tab. From there you can read about the Community Center under the "Summerfield Community Park" tab or download an application for the Community Center under the "Park Rental Forms" tab. Please call our Parks and Rec Director at Town Hall (336-643-8655) to check availability before submitting form.

As a newcomer it can sometimes be difficult in finding information about your new community. We hope you find the information, web links, and phone numbers in the document below helpful as you settle in. Here are some links you may find informative:

If you are unsure of your precinct location, check with the Guilford County Board of Elections.

Driver's License Office

License Plate Agency 

The Guilford County School Board oversees the operations of all public schools: https://www.gcsnc.com/ 

To find your local school: http://schoolassignmentlocator.gcsnc.com/ 

There are also two local K-8 charter schools in Summerfield: 

• Summerfield Charter Academy 
• Revolution Academy.

Summerfield Post Office 

Call 911 for emergencies. 

Summerfield Fire Department is a separate corporate entity that has its own jurisdictional boundaries and tax rate. There are three stations; 7400 Summerfield Road (main office), 1800 Scalesville Road, and 6214 Lake Brandt Road. 

The Guilford County Sheriff's Department patrols and responds to calls for emergency services in Summerfield. 

This location has a medication collection box. Citizens may drop off unused or expired medications in plastic bottles or bags, Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm. They ask that you do not drop off liquids, sharps, illegal street drugs, or bio-hazard waste. The pill drop box is designed to accept prescriptions, cold & flu meds, pain relievers, topical ointments, vitamins, and pet meds. 

These are the local providers in the area: 

Summerfield does not have any public water or sewer services. There are many neighborhoods that have "community well systems" that are owned and/or operated by private companies. The most common owner of these systems is Aqua, but please check with your Home Owners' Association. Those individuals that are on private wells and everyone on septic may contact Guilford County Health Department for information regarding testing and servicing these systems. 

Aqua (community wells)

Visit the Parks & Rec & Events tab for recreational opportunities. Other opportunities provided by outside organizations are: 

• Summerfield Recreational Association is a non-profit community organization that provides youth recreation for baseball, basketball, softball, and cheerleading. 
• Spears Family YMCA provides many recreational activities for adults and children. The YMCA is located in northwest Greensboro.