NC Property Tax Circuit Breaker (Elderly/Disabled)
Wake County Tax Administration
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
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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
How to Apply
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Your application paperwork
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).
Requirements vary by program and locality. Confirm the exact rules and application route with the administrator. We can help you prepare your paperwork, but you submit it yourself.
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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