Town of Wake Forest property taxes Wake County · FY 2026–27
Rates effective July 1, 2026 (FY 2026–27) · Verified July 3, 2026
$0.9571
combined rate per $100
county $0.5371 + city $0.4200
$3,828
per year on a $400,000 home
$319 per month
20,028
parcels in this town
Wake County side
Wake Forest’s combined rate lands upper-middle among Wake towns, and downtown property inside the Downtown Service District pays an additional levy. The town also bills a stormwater fee per impervious-area unit.
Estimated annual tax in Town of Wake Forest (Wake County)
| Assessed home value | Annual tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| $250,000 | $2,393 | $199 |
| $400,000 | $3,828 | $319 |
| $600,000 | $5,743 | $479 |
At the combined $0.9571 rate per $100 of assessed value. Excludes flat fees (e.g. solid waste) and any special assessments.
How Town of Wake Forest compares
Special zones within Town of Wake Forest
Some Town of Wake Forest parcels carry an extra levy on top of the base combined rate:
| Zone | Combined rate | Parcels |
|---|---|---|
| Town of Wake Forest + Wake Forest Downtown Service District | $1.0871 | 296 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the property-tax rate in Town of Wake Forest (Wake County) for FY 2026–27?
Most Town of Wake Forest parcels pay $0.9571 per $100 of assessed value: Wake County's $0.5371 plus the municipal levy of $0.4200. Some parcels carry an additional district levy — see the zones on this page. Rates are set each June and effective July 1.
How much is property tax on a $400,000 home in Town of Wake Forest?
About $3,828 per year ($319/month) at the FY 2026–27 combined rate most parcels pay, before flat fees.
Who actually levies the tax in Town of Wake Forest?
Two governments, one bill: Wake County ($0.5371) and Town of Wake Forest ($0.4200). 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)