Town of Cary property taxes Durham County · FY 2026–27
Rates effective July 1, 2026 (FY 2026–27) · Verified July 3, 2026
$0.9467
combined rate per $100
county $0.5792 + city $0.3675
$3,787
per year on a $400,000 home
$316 per month
2
parcels in this town
Durham County side
Cary is a Wake County town almost entirely — but a set of parcels sits on the Durham County side near the Research Triangle Park corridor. They pay Durham County’s levy plus Cary’s town rate, a combination few residents realize exists until the bill arrives.
Town of Cary spans county lines — also see Town of Cary in Wake County.
Estimated annual tax in Town of Cary (Durham County)
| Assessed home value | Annual tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| $250,000 | $2,367 | $197 |
| $400,000 | $3,787 | $316 |
| $600,000 | $5,680 | $473 |
At the combined $0.9467 rate per $100 of assessed value. Excludes flat fees (e.g. solid waste) and any special assessments.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the property-tax rate in Town of Cary (Durham County) for FY 2026–27?
Most Town of Cary parcels pay $0.9467 per $100 of assessed value: Durham County's $0.5792 plus the municipal levy of $0.3675. Rates are set each June and effective July 1.
How much is property tax on a $400,000 home in Town of Cary?
About $3,787 per year ($316/month) at the FY 2026–27 combined rate most parcels pay, before flat fees.
Who actually levies the tax in Town of Cary?
Two governments, one bill: Durham County ($0.5792) and Town of Cary ($0.3675). The county collects both. Note that Town of Cary also has parcels in Wake County, where a different county levy applies.
Sources: Official '2026 Tax Rates (FY 2026-2027)' sheet, Durham County Tax Administration (retrieved 2026-07-03) · Tax rates page (HTML) — matches PDF (retrieved 2026-07-03)