New Hope Fire District Durham County · FY 2026–27
Rates effective July 1, 2026 (FY 2026–27) · Verified July 3, 2026
$0.6583
combined rate per $100
county $0.5792 + district $0.0791
$2,633
per year on a $400,000 home
$219 per month
429
parcels in this district
Estimated annual tax in New Hope Fire District
| Assessed home value | Annual tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| $250,000 | $1,646 | $137 |
| $400,000 | $2,633 | $219 |
| $600,000 | $3,950 | $329 |
At the combined $0.6583 rate per $100 of assessed value. Excludes flat fees (e.g. solid waste) and any special assessments.
How New Hope Fire District compares
Frequently asked questions
What is the New Hope Fire District tax rate for FY 2026–27?
$0.0791 per $100 of assessed value, on top of Durham County's $0.5792 — a combined $0.6583. Each levy appears as its own line on the county tax bill.
How much does the New Hope Fire District levy add to a typical bill?
On a $400,000 property, the district levy itself is $316 of the $2,633 annual total.
Why do unincorporated properties pay a fire-district tax?
Outside city limits, fire protection is funded by a dedicated service-district levy rather than a municipal budget. The district boundary — not distance to a station — determines which rate applies to a parcel.
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)