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.
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Wake County property tax due dates 2026
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Annual property tax: (announced)
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Installment timeline
- Annual property tax
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How to pay
Payment methods
Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, PayPal, Venmo, Apple Pay, Google Pay
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Fees
Credit cards: 2.3%, $1 minimum. Debit cards: $3.95. Digital wallets: 2.3%, $1 minimum.
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Late payments and penalties
Interest is 2% for January, then 0.75% each month thereafter.
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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.
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Exemptions
Disabled Veteran Program
Who may qualify
Veterans with total and permanent service-connected disability or their unmarried surviving spouse; no income limit.
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County offices
Wake County Tax Administration
collector
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County notes
eCheck/ACH payments are available without a fee.
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Tax relief applications are due June 1. Late applications may be considered through December 31 for good cause.
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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 happens if my Wake County payment is late?
Interest is 2% for January, then 0.75% each month thereafter.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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https://taxhelp.wake.gov/hc/en-us/articles/42581404909332-Contact-Information-and-Tax-Administration-location
Tax Payments By Mail Wake County Tax Administration
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https://taxhelp.wake.gov/hc/en-us/articles/42581404909332-Contact-Information-and-Tax-Administration-location
919-856-5400
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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).
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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.
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Plan your next step
Estimate a bill and check your assessment
Census survey estimates, 2020–2024. These county medians describe a survey population; they do not establish your home’s correct assessment.
- Median home value
- $461,300
- Median annual taxes paid
- $3,260
- Estimated effective rate
- 0.71%
Census home values, Census taxes paid. Last verified 2026-10-24. Rate = median taxes ÷ median home value. Displayed rates are rounded; calculations use the unrounded ratio.
Appeal timing 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 information and filing instructions
Appeal sources and verification
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No savings are promised. Not tax or legal advice; confirm with your county. Estimate methodology and limitations.
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