NC property tax moratorium, on collision course with county budgets, heads for final vote

By: Greg Childress

Outlets: North Carolina Newsline

Published: June 10, 2026

Words: 848

Last Updated: 13 hours, 53 minutes ago

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The North Carolina House on Tuesday approved a controversial proposal to block some local governments from using new property tax revaluations in 2026. Senate Bill 889 was approved on a 72-42 vote on second reading. A final House vote is scheduled for Wednesday.

The vote followed a spirited debate along party lines. The strongest support came from Republicans, while most Democrats spoke against the legislation, insisting that it would harm the counties affected. …

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