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Wake County, North Carolina

Waverly F. Akins Wake County Office Building 337 S. Salisbury St.
Raleigh, North Carolina 27601

Tel: 919-856-5400
Fax: 919-856-7128

County Website: Wake county
Assessor Website: Wake county assessor

Wake County Property Assessment Adjustment Instructions

If you believe the value does not reflect fair market value and have information to support your position, or you can document damage or factors that may influence the value, you may want to consider an appeal

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All property owners have the right to appeal the appraised value of their property. If you believe the value does not reflect fair market value and have information to support your position, or you can document damage or factors that may influence the value, you may want to consider an appeal. An appeal would not be effective if you think your value is accurate but the taxes are too high. The appeals process pertains only to the appraised value. The deadline to file an appeal to the Board of Equalization for tax year 2022 is Apr 13, 2022. If you have received a Notice of Appraised Value dated after Apr 13, 2022, you may contact the Wake County Department of Tax Administration for information on how to appeal the value. If you have received a decision letter for a Board of Equalization appeal and wish to file an appeal to the North Carolina Property Tax Commission, please follow the instructions contained in the letter. For all other property owners, the next window to appeal your value will open Jan 2, 2023.

Here's how to lower your property taxes in Wake county

Contact the county assessor

Contact the Wake county tax assessor's office and ask for a review of the property's value. Visit the Wake county assessor's website to find the phone number to call. If the assessor determines that your property is worth less than the value on which your taxes are based, your property taxes may be lowered.

Tax exemptions

Start by finding what your tax bill is. Typically you will find your tax bill information on your mortgage statement. Look for tax exemptions or credits that you may be eligible for. Many states and localities offer exemptions or credits for homeowners who meet certain criteria, information such as being over a certain age or having a low income. Wake county may have these types of exemptions available for homeowners. These exemptions and credits can lower the property tax you owe.

Appeal tax assessment

Appeal the property tax assessment. If you believe that your property's value has been overestimated, you can typically appeal the assessment to your Wake county tax assessor's office. This is part of the services that your assessor's office provides. You will need to provide evidence to support your claim, such as a recent appraisal or sales data for comparable properties and homes in your area. Usually, you will meet with the Board of Equalization. If your appeal is successful, your property taxes may be lowered.

Challenge the tax rate

Consider challenging the tax rate. In some cases, the amount of property taxes you owe is not based on the value of your property, but on the tax rate set by your local government. If you believe that the tax rate is too high, you can contact your Wake county government and ask them to consider reducing it.

Property Tax Rules

Stay up-to-date on your property's value and property tax rules. For the purpose of lowering your Wake county property tax, property value is the assessed property value and not the market property value. Assessed property value is used for taxation purposes while market property value is what a buyer and seller would likely agree on. Typically the assessed value is lower than the market value. Your property's value can change over time due to a variety of factors, such as changes in the local real estate market or improvements you make to your property. To ensure that your property taxes are accurate and fair, it is important to stay informed about your property's value and contact Wake county local tax assessor's office if you believe there has been a significant change.

Keep in mind that property tax laws and regulations can vary, so it is important to consult with your Wake county North Carolina tax assessor's office for specific information about how to reduce your property taxes.

About Wake County

Homes in Wake county have a median home value of $301,719.

Wake county home values are ranked 3 out of 100 counties in the state of North Carolina for median home price. The average median home value in North Carolina is $147,257. Robeson county has the lowest median price at $78,537. Orange county has the highest median price at $329,171.

Compared to the rest of the United States, Wake county homes have a median home value that is above the national median value of $130,626 by ~131%.

The median household income in Wake county is $83,567.

Compared to the state of North Carolina and the United States, Wake county's median household income is higher than the state of North Carolina's average median household income of $50,063 and the United States average median household income of $54,172.

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Wake county's population has grown from 426,311 in 1990 to 1,129,410 in 2020, an increase of 165% over that time frame.

For comparison, the state of North Carolina's population has grown from 6,632,448 in 1990 to 10,439,388 in 2020, an increase of 57% over that time frame.

In the United States, the population has grown from 248,790,925 in 1990 to 331,449,281 in 2020, an increase of 33% over that time frame.

Wake county's population change from 1990 to 2020 is greater than the population change for North Carolina and the United States.

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Wake County North Carolina Cities

Apex, Cary, Fuquay Varina, Garner, Holly Springs, Knightdale, Morrisville, New Hill, Raleigh, Rolesville, Wake Forest, Wendell, Willow Spring, Zebulon

Wake County North Carolina Zipcodes

27502 / 27511 / 27513 / 27526 / 27529 / 27540 / 27545 / 27560 / 27562 / 27571 / 27587 / 27591 / 27592 / 27597 / 27601 / 27603 / 27604 / 27605 / 27606 / 27607 / 27608 / 27609 / 27610 / 27612 / 27613 / 27614 / 27615 / 27616 /

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