Town of Apex property taxes Wake County · FY 2026–27
Rates effective July 1, 2026 (FY 2026–27) · Verified July 3, 2026
$0.9106
combined rate per $100
county $0.5371 + city $0.3735
$3,642
per year on a $400,000 home
$304 per month
29,964
parcels in this town
Wake County side
Apex consistently ranks among the fastest-growing towns in America, and its tax math shows the surprise many newcomers hit: the town rate looks modest, but stacked on Wake County’s levy the combined bill on a typical new-construction home lands within a few dollars of neighboring Cary.
Estimated annual tax in Town of Apex (Wake County)
| Assessed home value | Annual tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| $250,000 | $2,277 | $190 |
| $400,000 | $3,642 | $304 |
| $600,000 | $5,464 | $455 |
At the combined $0.9106 rate per $100 of assessed value. Excludes flat fees (e.g. solid waste) and any special assessments.
How Town of Apex compares
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Frequently asked questions
What is the property-tax rate in Town of Apex (Wake County) for FY 2026–27?
Most Town of Apex parcels pay $0.9106 per $100 of assessed value: Wake County's $0.5371 plus the municipal levy of $0.3735. Rates are set each June and effective July 1.
How much is property tax on a $400,000 home in Town of Apex?
About $3,642 per year ($304/month) at the FY 2026–27 combined rate most parcels pay, before flat fees.
Who actually levies the tax in Town of Apex?
Two governments, one bill: Wake County ($0.5371) and Town of Apex ($0.3735). The county collects both.
Sources: Official Wake County 'Tax Rates' sheet (2026 column = FY2026-27) (retrieved 2026-07-03) · Tax rates & fees landing page (retrieved 2026-07-03)