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Roxboro is Open for Business. Roxboro has three primary areas of business, Uptown, (Historic district), Madison Boulevard, and South Madison (Durham Road). But this is by no means the only place for business. Companies, storefronts and service providers exist all over town.

There are a wide variety of shops ranging from cabinet makers to Internet service providers and everything in between. We invite you to join us in supporting Economic Development of the City and County.

Roxboro's small communities, allows things to get done without an inordinate amount of bureaucracy. Communities support their employers in an effort to achieve mutual success. Much more so than in a large metropolitan area, companies are an integral part of the fabric of a small community. Because of this relationship mutual reliance readily translates into a corporation's ability to get things done.

The state of North Carolina's average tax rate is 65.9 cents per $100 of assessed value. Person County's current tax rate of 65 cents per $100 of assessed value. The City of Roxboro's tax rate is $.614 of assessed value.

Historic Information

Person County, as we know it today, was first part of Edgecombe County in 1746; part of Granville County from 1746-1752; included in Orange County until 1778, and even part of Caswell County until 1791/1792. By dividing Caswell County into two squares–each side measuring approximately twenty (20) miles in length, two counties of 400–square miles were formed.

Permits & Licenses

If you are ready to begin the process of starting a business in Roxboro research the licenses and permits you need to get your business up and running. Offices for this information are located at: Roxboro City Hall 105 South Lamar Street Roxboro, NC 27573 (336) 599-3116.

Visit these pages for Business Registration & License Requirements

Planning & Development Permits Find out about property taxes here.
Planning & Development Zoning Find property, deeds, and plat information from the County GIS System. Planning & Development Planning Board Find out about building or development permits, and liquor licenses here. Business Records, Registrations & Certifications Register your business, and get information on certification requirements.

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