Holly Springs' 2026 combined property tax rate is $0.8806 per $100: Wake County $0.5371, town $0.3435. Pay by Jan. 5, 2027. Tax office: 919-856-5400.
Last checked Oct. 11, 2026. Updated each year when the new rates are set. Facts on this page come from Wake County Tax Administration and the Town of Holly Springs taxes page.
All real estate and personal property taxes in Holly Springs are paid to Wake County, the town says. The county values property and sends one bill that covers both the county and the town. You can pay online, by mail or in person, including at the county’s Southern Regional Center in Fuquay-Varina, about five miles south.
Who to call
- Bills, payments, values and relief programs: Wake County Tax Administration, 919-856-5400, taxhelp@wake.gov
- 2027 revaluation questions: 919-857-3800, revaluation@wake.gov
- Find or pay a bill: Wake County tax bill search and online payments
- Online help center: taxhelp.wake.gov
- Main office: Wake County Justice Center, 301 S. McDowell St., Suite 3800, Raleigh, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday
The 2026 rate
The Wake County Board of Commissioners raised the county rate by 2 cents to 53.71 cents per $100 of value when it adopted its fiscal 2027 budget on June 1. The Town of Holly Springs rate stayed at 34.35 cents, where it has been since the 2024 revaluation, according to the county’s table of rates since 2017.
| Taxing unit | 2026 rate per $100 | 2025 rate per $100 |
|---|---|---|
| Wake County | $0.5371 | $0.5171 |
| Town of Holly Springs | $0.3435 | $0.3435 |
| Holly Springs total | $0.8806 | $0.8606 |
On a home assessed at $450,000, that is about $2,417 to the county and $1,546 to the town, $3,963 in all, before any exclusion. The town also charges a $25 vehicle fee for street maintenance, which appears on the county bill as a vehicle decal fee.
For comparison, the 2026 town rate is $0.3735 in Apex, $0.3675 in Cary and $0.378 in Fuquay-Varina, from the same county table.
How the rate has moved
When the bill is due
Owners who pay through a mortgage escrow account do not get a paper bill and can look it up online. You can pay in installments of any amount without asking first, as long as the bill is paid in full by Jan. 5, 2027, the county says on its payment page. After that, interest and collection costs are added, and state law lets the county take past due taxes from wages, bank accounts or rent.
- Online by eCheck: no fee.
- Card or digital wallet: online, with a processing fee charged by the payment company.
- In person: the Justice Center office or a county regional center.
- By mail: write the account number on the check.
The county sets up short-term payment plans if you call before the bill is overdue.
How to appeal your value
Real estate values still reflect the market on Jan. 1, 2024, the date of the last countywide revaluation. Changes in the market since then, or a change in the tax rate, cannot be used to lower a value, according to the county’s appeals page.
- Ask the tax office for an informal review.
- File a formal appeal with the Board of Equalization and Review, a board of county residents appointed by the commissioners. Appeals must be received before the board adjourns, usually in early to mid-April.
- If you still disagree, apply to the N.C. Property Tax Commission within 30 days after the board mails its decision.
The 2027 revaluation
Every Wake County property gets a new value effective Jan. 1, 2027. The county plans to present results to commissioners Jan. 19, 2027, and mail new values a few days later, with appeal instructions. After that, revaluations move to every two years. Details are on the county’s revaluation page.
Tax relief for seniors, disabled owners and veterans
North Carolina offers three programs, and you can use only one, according to the county’s tax relief page:
- Senior and disabled exclusion: age 65 or older, or totally and permanently disabled, on Jan. 1, with 2025 income up to $38,800. Excludes $25,000 or up to 50% of the home’s value, whichever is greater.
- Circuit breaker deferment: same age or disability rule, income up to $58,200, and five years owning and living in the home. Caps the bill at 4% or 5% of income; the rest is deferred.
- Disabled veteran exclusion: excludes up to $45,000 of value for an honorably discharged veteran with a total and permanent service-connected disability, or an unmarried surviving spouse. No age or income limit.
The deadline is June 1. For 2026, the county accepts late applications for good cause through Dec. 31, 2026.
What this means for you
- Your 2026 bill is due without interest through Jan. 5, 2027.
- New values arrive in late January 2027. Read the notice and note the appeal deadline.
- Check whether you qualify for relief before June 1, 2027.
Recent sales are in our weekly real estate transfers column. More on homes: Holly Springs home prices.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Holly Springs?
For 2026 a Holly Springs property pays the Wake County rate of $0.5371 and the Town of Holly Springs rate of $0.3435 per $100 of assessed value, $0.8806 in all.
When are Wake County property taxes due?
Bills for 2026 can be paid without interest through Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2027. Partial payments in any amount are allowed as long as the balance is paid by then.
Who do I pay Holly Springs property taxes to?
Wake County. The county bill includes both the county and town taxes, plus the town’s $25 vehicle fee on vehicle bills. The town does not collect property tax itself.
How do I appeal my property value in Wake County?
Ask the tax office for an informal review, then appeal to the Board of Equalization and Review before it adjourns, usually in early to mid-April. Values reflect the Jan. 1, 2024, revaluation.
When is the next Wake County revaluation?
The next countywide revaluation takes effect Jan. 1, 2027. The county plans to mail new values after Jan. 19, 2027, and then revalue every two years starting in 2029.
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