FY 2026-2027 budget and possible property tax cut
Currituck County
Summary
The county's proposed $92.2 million general fund budget includes a big boost for schools — nearly $18 million, up 12.73%. There's also a quarter-cent sales tax referendum on the November ballot that would bring in about $2.3 million a year if voters approve it. You'll get a chance to weigh in at a June 1 public hearing.
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Last discussed Jun 15, 2026.
Impact analysis
A $92.2 million proposed budget with a 12.73% school funding increase, plus a possible $2.3 million a year from a quarter-cent sales tax if voters approve it in November.
Schools, public safety, and county service users would all see funding, and taxpayers could see relief if the sales tax shift passes.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Board of Commissioners
The county adopted a $92.5 million budget that lowers the property tax rate from 62 to 60 cents per $100 of valuation. The rate had been bumped up years ago during occupancy-tax litigation; Chairman O'Neal explained a pending state house bill could affect how the county uses occupancy tax for public safety.
Board of Commissioners
Budget adoption is still pending. After the state Supreme Court ruled the county properly spent occupancy tax money, the Board signaled it may reduce the property tax rate, and a quarter-cent sales tax referendum is headed to the November ballot.
Board of Commissioners
The county's proposed $92.2 million general fund budget includes a big boost for schools — nearly $18 million, up 12.73%. There's also a quarter-cent sales tax referendum on the November ballot that would bring in about $2.3 million a year if voters approve it. You'll get a chance to weigh in at a June 1 public hearing.
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