NC Property Tax Circuit Breaker (Elderly/Disabled)

Wake County Tax Administration

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Availability: Available
Listed amount: Limits property tax to 4% or 5% of income; deferred taxes repaid on sale

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About This Program

The Grant Map catalogs NC Property Tax Circuit Breaker (Elderly/Disabled) in its Raleigh, NC research directory. The record carries audience tags for homeowners; those tags do not establish eligibility or current service coverage.

NC's Property Tax Circuit Breaker program caps property taxes at 4% of income for very low-income elderly or disabled homeowners and 5% of income for moderate-income qualifying owners. Unlike the exclusion, deferred taxes become a lien that is repaid (up to 3 years of deferrals) when the property is sold or transferred. This can provide significant cash flow relief for seniors on fixed incomes.

For senior with $25,000 income, 4% cap = $1,000 max tax; savings depend on actual bill

The cited program-specific URL responded on 2026-09-19; confirm current terms.

Record set last reviewed 2026-04-03. How we verify our data.

Other published resources for Raleigh, NC, are listed below. Review each separately and ask the administrators whether they can coordinate funding for the same work:

Raleigh Substantial Rehabilitation Program Up to $120,000
Raleigh Limited Repair Program Up to $20,000
Raleigh Home Revitalization Program Up to $30,000
Wake County Major Home Repair Program Up to $90,000 (including closing costs and testing fees)

Key Details

Caps property tax at 4% of income (≤$38,800) or 5% (up to $58,200)
Age 65+ or permanently disabled required
Deferred taxes become a lien, repaid up to 3 years on sale
Provides cash flow relief for seniors on fixed incomes
File by June 1 with Wake County Tax Administration

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Documents you will likely need

Proof you own and live in the home (deed, recent mortgage statement, or property tax bill).
A government-issued photo ID for every owner on title.
Proof of age (driver's license or birth certificate) if the program is age-based.
Documentation of disability (award letter or a physician's statement) if the program is disability-based.
The program's own application form, completed (use the official link or phone number on this page).

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Program phone: 919-856-5400

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Deadline: File by June 1 with Wake County Tax Administration

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Frequently asked questions

What amount is listed for NC Property Tax Circuit Breaker (Elderly/Disabled) in Raleigh, NC?

The Grant Map record states: Limits property tax to 4% or 5% of income; deferred taxes repaid on sale. Confirm the current amount and eligible costs with the administrator.

What audience tags are recorded for NC Property Tax Circuit Breaker (Elderly/Disabled) in Raleigh?

The directory record carries audience tags for homeowners. It carries a senior-related tag. These tags do not establish eligibility; confirm the complete current rules with the administrator.

How do I apply for NC Property Tax Circuit Breaker (Elderly/Disabled) in Raleigh, NC?

Confirm the application route directly with Wake County Tax Administration; use the cited source on this page as a starting point or call 919-856-5400. Confirm any fee or cost with the administrator. Deadline: File by June 1 with Wake County Tax Administration.

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