NC property tax moratorium bill nears the finish line

By: Greg Childress

Outlets: North Carolina Newsline

Published: June 10, 2026

Words: 576

Last Updated: 1 day, 8 hours ago

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The North Carolina House on Wednesday gave final approval to a controversial proposal to block some local governments from using new property tax revaluations in 2026. But a companion bill that makes changes to the measure still has a long way to go.

Senate Bill 889 was approved on a 70-42, largely party-line vote and will be sent to Democratic Gov. Josh Stein.

Republicans voted unanimously in favor of S889, while most Democrats voted …

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