Property taxes are a burden for many North Carolina families. In the March 2026 Carolina Journal poll, 76.8 percent of likely voters said property taxes were a burden on their…
A proposal in the North Carolina Senate would temporarily delay recent property reappraisals in 12 counties. While the measure may affect how property values are applied, it would not limit…
As the debate in North Carolina over how best to address property tax reform unfolds, levy limits are likely to take center stage as a viable policy option. Levy limits…
Police, schools, and other local services are often funded by your local county government. Property taxes are the biggest contributor to local government revenues. In 2020, they were responsible for…
Wake County is one of 11 counties this year that is reappraising commercial and residential property values. It appears to be the first of those counties to have revaluations posted…
Last night, the Rocky Mount City Council met. The minutes aren’t available yet, but the Rocky Mount Telegram reports that the councillors discussed property taxes. Surprise, surprise, it looks like…
Property taxes, while they are the largest revenue source for local governments, have not had much interference at the state level and remain a locally controlled revenue source. Real property…
So, I got a notice in the mail that I missed a tax payment. I owe back taxes. Shame on me. However, the bank shows the check has cleared, stamped…
North Carolina state law mandates a revaluation of property every eight years, although many counties have decided to revaluate on a more frequent basis. Catawba County has adopted a four-year…
Something fishy is going on in Polk County. An apology is what made the headline, but that was for alleging a former board of commissioners was considering breaking the law.…
View in your browser. As we prepare for the holiday season, many of us are also preparing our end-of-year finances; one issue could likely be a tax bill. Property tax…
In Haywood County, controversy is brewing over one Denny King who claims his reval missed the mark by about $50,000. A lawsuit is in progress, and the county is considering…