How to pay Wake County, NC property tax
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Payment details from the official sources for Wake County. Check the tax year and parcel on your bill before submitting a payment.
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Payment methods and fees
Accepted methods
Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, PayPal, Venmo, Apple Pay, Google Pay
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Published fees
Credit cards: 2.3%, $1 minimum. Debit cards: $3.95. Digital wallets: 2.3%, $1 minimum.
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Published installment dates
Tax year 2026. Dates retain the year published by the source.
Published late-payment rule
Interest is 2% for January, then 0.75% each month thereafter.
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Official offices
Wake County Tax Administration
Sources for these instructions
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 October 24, 2026
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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Continue with your property
Common questions
Where can I pay Wake County property tax?
Official payment portal: https://services.wake.gov/ptax/secure/default.aspx. Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, PayPal, Venmo, Apple Pay, Google Pay
Updated , from cited verification dates. Individual sources may have earlier checks.