Fiscal Year 2026-2027 County Budget Proposal
Durham County
Summary
County Manager Claudia Hager presented a $1 billion recommended budget that includes a 2-cent property tax rate increase to cover rising costs in education, pre-K, and emergency services amid slowing revenue growth.
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Last discussed May 11, 2026.
Impact analysis
Proposes a 2-cent property tax rate increase and addresses a $55 million initial gap between requests and projected revenues.
Durham residents who rely on county services, public schools, pre-K programs, and emergency medical response.
Taxpayers who will face higher property tax bills due to the proposed 2-cent tax rate hike.
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NC affordability: Homeowners to pay more as Raleigh, Durham County pass 2027 budgets
NC affordability: Homeowners to pay more as Raleigh, Durham County pass 2027 budgets ABC11 News
Board of County Commissioners — May 11, 2026
County Manager Claudia Hager presented a $1 billion recommended budget that includes a 2-cent property tax rate increase to cover rising costs in education, pre-K, and emergency services amid slowing revenue growth.
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