NC House committee backs constitutional amendment to limit rise in property taxes

By: Greg Childress

Outlets: North Carolina Newsline

Published: March 18, 2026

Words: 753

Last Updated: 2 days, 13 hours ago

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North Carolina voters could be asked to consider a constitutional amendment requiring state lawmakers to limit city and county property tax increases.

The House Select Committee on Property Tax Reduction and Reform signaled its support for the measure on a voice vote Wednesday during a meeting of the House Select Committee on Property Tax Reduction and Reform.

A referendum could be placed on the Nov. 3 General Election ballot, pending House and Senate approval.

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