Surf City Property Tax Rate Increase Raising Concerns

Surf City property tax rate increase raising concerns

SURF CITY, NC (WWAY) — For the first time in 12 years, the town of Surf City is raising its property tax rate. The increase is from 41 cents per $100 per value to 53 cents, a 30% increase. Kym Pattishall moved to Surf City with her husband 5 years ago during a time when the town’s tax rate was 41 cents. But Pattishall said the increase, coupled with rises in insurance and other areas, will hurt many homeowners. “It feels higher, it feels normal …

Emerald Isle board adopts budget with 10.25 cent property tax rate

EMERALD ISLE — Emerald Isle commissioners Tuesday night voted to approve a $14.6 million general fund (operating) fund budget for 2025-26 with a property tax rate of 10.25 cents per $100 of assessed value, opting to exclude an additional one-cent…