Raleigh property tax: where it goes
A Raleigh house pays 0.909% of its taxable value in property tax, plus flat charges on the same bill. For a house at $391,495 of value before exemptions, that's about $3,579 a year.
Tax is levied on assessed value: market value as of the January 1, 2024 countywide revaluation, taxed per $100 of value.
Who taxes this house
| Taxing agency | Rate | On $391,495 |
|---|---|---|
| Wake County | 0.5371% | $2,103 |
| City of Raleigh | 0.372% | $1,456 |
| Wake County residential waste reduction fee | flat | $20 |
| Total | 0.909% | $3,579 |
2026 tax year (FY 2027), Wake County.
Ways to pay less
- Seniors 65+ or 100% disabled, low income: homestead exclusion. Owners 65 or older or totally and permanently disabled, whose 2025 gross income (with spouse) is $38,800 or less, can exclude the first $25,000 or up to 50% of their home value, whichever is greater. It does not need to be paid back. How: Apply once with Wake County Tax Administration by June 1: online, by email to taxhelp@wake.gov or by mail. Questions: 919-856-5400.
Dates
| When | What |
|---|---|
| Jan 5, 2027 | Pay 2026 property tax bills in full by January 5, 2027 to avoid interest; partial payments of any amount are allowed before then. |
Pay or manage it
Sources
- Wake County tax rates and fees, current to 2017 (PDF)
- Wake County: Tax Rates & Fees
- Wake County: 2026 Property Tax Bills
- Wake County: Appealing Tax Values
- Wake County: Tax Relief Programs
Checked October 20, 2026. Every number here comes from the public sources listed, matched by our checker.
Rates change every year; this page shows when it was last checked. Nothing here is legal, tax or insurance advice.