Town of Carrboro property taxes Orange County · FY 2026–27
Rates effective July 1, 2026 (FY 2026–27) · Verified July 3, 2026
$1.3937
combined rate per $100
county $0.6805 + city $0.5653 + district $0.1479
$5,575
per year on a $400,000 home
$465 per month
6,442
parcels in this town
Orange County side
Carrboro carries the highest municipal rate in the Triangle, and stacked on the Orange County levy plus the Chapel Hill-Carrboro school-district tax it produces the highest combined rate of any city page on this site. The town’s progressive politics and dense, walkable core come with a tax bill to match — a $400,000 home here pays noticeably more than one just across the line in Chapel Hill proper.
Estimated annual tax in Town of Carrboro (Orange County)
| Assessed home value | Annual tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| $250,000 | $3,484 | $290 |
| $400,000 | $5,575 | $465 |
| $600,000 | $8,362 | $697 |
At the combined $1.3937 rate per $100 of assessed value. Excludes flat fees (e.g. solid waste) and any special assessments.
How Town of Carrboro compares
Special zones within Town of Carrboro
Some Town of Carrboro parcels carry an extra levy on top of the base combined rate:
| Zone | Combined rate | Parcels |
|---|---|---|
| Town of Carrboro + Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools | $1.3937 | 6,442 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the property-tax rate in Town of Carrboro (Orange County) for FY 2026–27?
Most Town of Carrboro parcels pay $1.3937 per $100 of assessed value: Orange County's $0.6805 plus the municipal levy of $0.5653 plus a district levy that applies here ($0.1479). Rates are set each June and effective July 1.
How much is property tax on a $400,000 home in Town of Carrboro?
About $5,575 per year ($465/month) at the FY 2026–27 combined rate most parcels pay, before flat fees.
Who actually levies the tax in Town of Carrboro?
Two governments, one bill: Orange County ($0.6805) and Town of Carrboro ($0.5653). The county collects both.
Sources: Adopted FY2026-27 budget ordinance ORD-2026-014 (packet pp. 11-21; tax levy pp. 15-16) (retrieved 2026-07-03) · County news release corroborating the adopted 68.05-cent county rate (retrieved 2026-07-03) · FY2025-26 rate-code table (code->levy map; 2026 sheet not yet posted) (retrieved 2026-07-03) · NCPTS bill portal — 8 rate codes verified against real FY2025-26 bills (retrieved 2026-07-03)