City of Durham property taxes Wake County · FY 2026–27
Rates effective July 1, 2026 (FY 2026–27) · Verified July 3, 2026
$0.9742
combined rate per $100
county $0.5371 + city $0.4371
$3,897
per year on a $400,000 home
$325 per month
372
parcels in this town
Wake County side
A few hundred parcels of the City of Durham lie inside Wake County near the RTP/Brier Creek seam. They pay Wake County’s levy plus Durham’s city rate — a lower combined total than Durham addresses in Durham County, because Wake’s county rate is lower.
City of Durham spans county lines — also see City of Durham in Durham CountyCity of Durham in Orange County.
Estimated annual tax in City of Durham (Wake County)
| Assessed home value | Annual tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| $250,000 | $2,436 | $203 |
| $400,000 | $3,897 | $325 |
| $600,000 | $5,845 | $487 |
At the combined $0.9742 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 City of Durham (Wake County) for FY 2026–27?
Most City of Durham parcels pay $0.9742 per $100 of assessed value: Wake County's $0.5371 plus the municipal levy of $0.4371. Rates are set each June and effective July 1.
How much is property tax on a $400,000 home in City of Durham?
About $3,897 per year ($325/month) at the FY 2026–27 combined rate most parcels pay, before flat fees.
Who actually levies the tax in City of Durham?
Two governments, one bill: Wake County ($0.5371) and City of Durham ($0.4371). The county collects both. Note that City of Durham also has parcels in Durham County and Orange County, where a different county levy applies.
Sources: Official Wake County 'Tax Rates' sheet (2026 column = FY2026-27) (retrieved 2026-07-03) · Tax rates & fees landing page (retrieved 2026-07-03)