Wake County Manager David Ellis has proposed a 2027 budget featuring a 2-cent property tax increase to address a funding shortfall, which he attributes to uncompensated state-level responsibilities ...

Wake County manager recommends 2-cent property tax increase due to budget shortfalls from the state

The Wake County Board of Commissioners is considering a $2.28 billion budget for fiscal year 2026-27 that could come with a two-cent property tax increase.

INDY Week: Wake County Manager Proposes Property Tax Increase, Blames State Legislature

If the state did its part, we could have lowered our property tax rate by 19 cents,” David Ellis told Wake County commissioners.

WUNC: Wake County Schools passes budget with $10m in cuts, despite property tax hike

The Wake County school board passed a budget that includes cuts to assistant principals, literacy coaches, tutors, and vacant positions. The county plans to raise property taxes to fund its budget.

Wake County Schools passes budget with $10m in cuts, despite property tax hike

WRAL: Ownership groups save hundreds of thousands in Wake County property taxes through loophole

Ownership groups save hundreds of thousands in Wake County property taxes through loophole

Calculate how much you can expect to pay in property taxes on your home in Wake County, North Carolina. Compare your rate to the state and national average.

The Wake County Tax Administration is responsible for listing, appraising, and assessing all real estate, personal property, and registered motor vehicles within Wake County and their service districts. Wake County is also charged with the duty of collecting all current and delinquent property taxes.