Property taxes are the biggest source of funding for the local services NC communities rely on

Property tax revenue as a share of General Fund expenditures in Fiscal Year 2026, by county

Data is self-reported by counties and shows appropriations. It may differ from audited expenditures. Davie County's property tax revenue estimate also includes revenue from fire taxes, which may not be included for other counties with fire taxes. Mecklenberg County's property tax revenue was sourced from the county's FY2026 Budget Book.
Chart: NC Budget & Tax CenterSource: NC Association of County Commissioners FY 2025-26 Budget and Tax SurveyGet the data Download image