Town of Cary property taxes Wake County · FY 2026–27
Rates effective July 1, 2026 (FY 2026–27) · Verified July 3, 2026
$0.9046
combined rate per $100
county $0.5371 + city $0.3675
$3,618
per year on a $400,000 home
$302 per month
57,186
parcels in this town
Wake County side
Cary is Wake County’s second-largest tax base, and its rate has crept up from one of the Triangle’s lowest as the town matures. Nearly all of Cary lies in Wake — but parcels on the Durham County side of the line pay a different combined total for identical town services.
Town of Cary spans county lines — also see Town of Cary in Durham County.
Estimated annual tax in Town of Cary (Wake County)
| Assessed home value | Annual tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| $250,000 | $2,262 | $188 |
| $400,000 | $3,618 | $302 |
| $600,000 | $5,428 | $452 |
At the combined $0.9046 rate per $100 of assessed value. Excludes flat fees (e.g. solid waste) and any special assessments.
How Town of Cary compares
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Frequently asked questions
What is the property-tax rate in Town of Cary (Wake County) for FY 2026–27?
Most Town of Cary parcels pay $0.9046 per $100 of assessed value: Wake County's $0.5371 plus the municipal levy of $0.3675. Rates are set each June and effective July 1.
How much is property tax on a $400,000 home in Town of Cary?
About $3,618 per year ($302/month) at the FY 2026–27 combined rate most parcels pay, before flat fees.
Who actually levies the tax in Town of Cary?
Two governments, one bill: Wake County ($0.5371) and Town of Cary ($0.3675). The county collects both. Note that Town of Cary also has parcels in Durham 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)