Elderly or Disabled Homestead Exclusion
Who may qualify
Applicants age 65 or totally and permanently disabled as of January 1; 2025 applicant and spouse gross income no more than $38,800.
Official source. Verified .
Wake County property tax due dates 2026
Annual property tax
Last day without penalty
Due (date has passed).
Late after , subject to the county’s cutoff.
announced payment deadline
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73days to the last penalty-free payment date
Late after .
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Read the official cutoff
Taxes due Sept. 1, 2026, and delinquent after Jan. 5, 2027, are based on assessed values as of Jan. 1, 2024, and the tax rates approved by elected officials in June 2026.
Official source. announced. Verified October 24, 2026.
Not tax or legal advice; confirm with your county. Dates are shown as published by the source.
Property tax in Wake County: county, state and US
Census ACS 2020–2024 estimates for owner-occupied homes. The median annual tax paid is a historical survey estimate, not a quote for this year’s bill.
| Area | Median annual tax paid | Median home value | Effective rate estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wake County | $3,260 | $461,300 | 0.71% |
| North Carolina | $1,896 | $288,900 | 0.66% |
| United States | $3,119 | $332,700 | 0.94% |
Wake County’s effective-rate point estimate is 0.05 percentage points above North Carolina’s and 0.23 percentage points below the US estimate.
Effective rate = median annual real estate taxes paid (B25103) ÷ median owner-occupied home value (B25077). State and US figures use their own Census medians, not averages of counties. These ratios are not statutory rates or medians of individual tax rates. Differences are not tests of statistical significance. Bounded or missing estimates stay unavailable.
Census sources, quotations and sampling uncertainty
Wake County
Annual taxes: $3,260 (90% margin of error: ±$35). Census table B25103_001E. Verified October 24, 2026.
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Home value: $461,300 (90% margin of error: ±$3,848). Census table B25077_001E. Verified October 24, 2026.
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North Carolina
Annual taxes: $1,896 (90% margin of error: ±$8). Census table B25103_001E. Verified October 24, 2026.
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Home value: $288,900 (90% margin of error: ±$1,086). Census table B25077_001E. Verified October 24, 2026.
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United States
Annual taxes: $3,119 (90% margin of error: ±$4). Census table B25103_001E. Verified October 24, 2026.
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Home value: $332,700 (90% margin of error: ±$236). Census table B25077_001E. Verified October 24, 2026.
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Installment timeline
2026Due dates and filing windows, in one view.
Today:
Assessment notice: not yet verified.
Notice-dependent appeal timing
Formal appeals open January 1; the Board sets the closing deadline. Owners receiving 2026 notices for new construction or renovations should consult the county’s instructions.
Official source. Verified .
Only announced dates are included, with a reminder seven days before. Re-download after dates change.
How to pay
Payment methods
Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, PayPal, Venmo, Apple Pay, Google Pay
Official source. Verified .
Fees
Credit cards: 2.3%, $1 minimum. Debit cards: $3.95. Digital wallets: 2.3%, $1 minimum.
Official source. Verified .
Late payments and penalties
Interest is 2% for January, then 0.75% each month thereafter.
Official source. Verified .
A numerical example is unavailable without a verified single percentage and unit. Use the published rule or ask the county for a payoff amount.
Assessment appeals
Formal appeals open January 1; the Board sets the closing deadline. Owners receiving 2026 notices for new construction or renovations should consult the county’s instructions.
Official source. Verified .
Exemptions
Disabled Veteran Program
Who may qualify
Veterans with total and permanent service-connected disability or their unmarried surviving spouse; no income limit.
Official source. Verified .
County offices
Wake County Tax Administration
collector
Official source. Verified .
County notes
eCheck/ACH payments are available without a fee.
Official source. Verified .
Tax relief applications are due June 1. Late applications may be considered through December 31 for good cause.
Official source. Verified .
Common questions
When is property tax due in Wake County?
Annual property tax: September 1, 2026 (announced).
Where can I pay Wake County property tax?
Use the official payment portal: https://services.wake.gov/ptax/secure/default.aspx. Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, PayPal, Venmo, Apple Pay, Google Pay
What is the late-payment penalty for Wake County property tax?
Interest is 2% for January, then 0.75% each month thereafter.
Does Wake County charge a fee to pay property tax online?
Credit cards: 2.3%, $1 minimum. Debit cards: $3.95. Digital wallets: 2.3%, $1 minimum.
When can I appeal my Wake County assessment?
Formal appeals open January 1; the Board sets the closing deadline. Owners receiving 2026 notices for new construction or renovations should consult the county’s instructions.
Sources and verification
https://taxhelp.wake.gov/hc/en-us/articles/53629803506964-What-determines-my-tax-bill
Taxes due Sept. 1, 2026, and delinquent after Jan. 5, 2027, are based on assessed values as of Jan. 1, 2024, and the tax rates approved by elected officials in June 2026.
Verified
https://taxhelp.wake.gov/hc/en-us/articles/42592715137300-Tax-Bills
Property taxes not paid in full by January 5 following billing are assessed an interest charge of 2% for the month of January and an additional 3/4 of 1% each month thereafter.
Verified
https://taxhelp.wake.gov/hc/en-us/articles/42587019888916-Pay-Online-by-Credit-Card-Debit-Card-or-Digital-Wallet
Property Tax Bill Search and Property Tax Payments - https://services.wake.gov/ptax/secure/default.aspx
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https://taxhelp.wake.gov/hc/en-us/articles/42587019888916-Pay-Online-by-Credit-Card-Debit-Card-or-Digital-Wallet
Credit and debit cards accepted include Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Digital wallets accepted include PayPal, Venmo, Apple Pay, and Google Pay.
Verified
https://taxhelp.wake.gov/hc/en-us/articles/42587019888916-Pay-Online-by-Credit-Card-Debit-Card-or-Digital-Wallet
Credit Card: 2.3% of the amount paid; minimum fee of $1.00 Debit Card: Flat fee of $3.95 Digital Wallet: 2.3% of the amount paid, regardless of the bank account or card type used; minimum fee of $1.00
Verified
https://taxhelp.wake.gov/hc/en-us/articles/42586930319636-Pay-Online-by-eCheck-ACH
Wake County allows customers to pay online by eCheck/ACH bank account draft. There is no fee associated with this payment method.
Verified
https://taxhelp.wake.gov/hc/en-us/articles/42594817075348-Tax-Relief-Programs
Per state law, the deadline to apply is June 1, but late applications may be accepted for good cause on a case-by-case basis through December 31.
Verified
https://taxhelp.wake.gov/hc/en-us/articles/42594717393172-Tax-Relief-Senior-Disabled-Program
Also called the Elderly or Disabled Homestead Exclusion Applicants must be 65 years of age or totally and permanently disabled as of January 1. Gross income for 2025 for both an applicant and spouse cannot exceed $38,800.
Verified
https://taxhelp.wake.gov/hc/en-us/articles/42593538768788-Tax-Relief-Disabled-Veteran-Program
Veterans discharged under honorable conditions or their unmarried surviving spouse may be eligible for a reduction in property tax. There is no age or income limitation on this program.
Verified
https://taxhelp.wake.gov/hc/en-us/articles/42594817075348-Tax-Relief-Programs
Veterans with a total and permanent service-connected disability, or their unmarried surviving spouse, can get $45,000 off their property value, no matter what their income.
Verified
https://taxhelp.wake.gov/hc/en-us/articles/42581404909332-Contact-Information-and-Tax-Administration-location
Tax Payments By Mail Wake County Tax Administration
Verified
https://taxhelp.wake.gov/hc/en-us/articles/42581404909332-Contact-Information-and-Tax-Administration-location
919-856-5400
Verified
https://taxhelp.wake.gov/hc/en-us/articles/42727150581780-When-can-I-appeal-my-value-What-is-the-deadline-to-appeal
Formal appeals may be submitted online, by mail, or in person beginning January 1. The deadline to submit an appeal is set by the Board of Equalization & Review (BOER).
Verified
https://taxhelp.wake.gov/hc/en-us/articles/42727150581780-When-can-I-appeal-my-value-What-is-the-deadline-to-appeal
Property owners receiving notices of value in 2026 because of new construction or renovations may submit a request for a formal appeal to the Board of Equalization and Review.
Verified
Plan your next step
Tools for your county
Open county toolsTools for Wake County, NC
Estimated bill
Starts at the county’s Census median: $461,300. Change it to your best estimate.
Estimated annual bill$3,260
Your home value × the county’s Census effective rate; your actual bill may differ.
Not tax or legal advice; confirm with your county.
Census survey, 2020–2024. Rate = median annual taxes ÷ median home value.
Census taxes paid source
0500000US37183|3260|35|3270|42|3232|67
Official source. Last verified 2026-10-24.
Late payment penalty
Not available yet
A complete date-based penalty rule and its matching cutoff have not been verified here.
Not tax or legal advice; confirm with your county.
Check the official information
Source and verification
Property taxes not paid in full by January 5 following billing are assessed an interest charge of 2% for the month of January and an additional 3/4 of 1% each month thereafter.
Official source. Last verified 2026-10-24.
Exemption savings
Check the exemptions that may fit. A “Yes” does not confirm eligibility; your assessor makes that decision.
Elderly or Disabled Homestead Exclusion
Applicants age 65 or totally and permanently disabled as of January 1; 2025 applicant and spouse gross income no more than $38,800.
Possible annual savingsAnswer above
We’ll show the next step for this exemption.
Not tax or legal advice; confirm with your county.
Official eligibility and application
Eligibility source
Also called the Elderly or Disabled Homestead Exclusion Applicants must be 65 years of age or totally and permanently disabled as of January 1. Gross income for 2025 for both an applicant and spouse cannot exceed $38,800.
Official source. Last verified 2026-10-24.
Disabled Veteran Program
Veterans with total and permanent service-connected disability or their unmarried surviving spouse; no income limit.
Possible annual savingsAnswer above
We’ll show the next step for this exemption.
Not tax or legal advice; confirm with your county.
Official eligibility and application
Eligibility source
Veterans with a total and permanent service-connected disability, or their unmarried surviving spouse, can get $45,000 off their property value, no matter what their income.
Official source. Last verified 2026-10-24.
Disabled Veteran Exclusion
Honorable/under-honorable discharge and permanent total service-connected disability or specially adapted housing benefits under 38 USC 2101; disabled by January 1. No age/income limit.
Possible annual savingsAnswer above
We’ll show the next step for this exemption.
Not tax or legal advice; confirm with your county.
Official eligibility and application
Eligibility source
A disabled veteran is defined as a veteran whose character of service at separation was honorable or under honorable conditions and who has a total and permanent service-connected disability or who received benefits for specially adapted housing under 38 U.S.C. 2101. The applicant must have been disabled as of January 1 of the year in which the benefit is requested. There is no age or income limitation for this program.
Official source. Last verified 2026-10-24.
Estimates are separate. Do not add them together; eligibility, taxing units and restrictions can overlap.
Is my assessment too high?
Use market value, not assessed or taxable value.
Compared with the county medianAt the median
This compares market values only; being above the county median does not establish overassessment.
Not tax or legal advice; confirm with your county.
Census survey, 2020–2024. Rate = median annual taxes ÷ median home value.
Census taxes paid source
0500000US37183|3260|35|3270|42|3232|67
Official source. Last verified 2026-10-24.
Appeal dates and filing
Formal appeals open January 1; the Board sets the closing deadline. Owners receiving 2026 notices for new construction or renovations should consult the county’s instructions.
How to file: Wake County Board of Equalization and Review.
State guidance: Appeal a local Board of Equalization and Review or county commissioners' decision to the state Property Tax Commission; refusal to hear or decide can also be appealed.
Official appeal source. Last verified 2026-10-24.
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