Wake County · North Carolina (NC)
How to Appeal Your Property Tax Assessment in Wake County
File a written appeal with the County Board of Equalization and Review between April 1 and the first Monday in May.
Includes Raleigh.
Filing Deadline
April 1, First Monday in May
Appeals Body
Wake County Board of Equalization & Review
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Filing Steps for Wake County
1. Gather comps
Find 3-5 comparable properties in Wake County assessed lower per square foot than yours. Use the county assessor's public records or property sites.
2. File your protest
Submit your protest to the Wake County Board of Equalization & Review by April 1, First Monday in May. Include your evidence and this letter.
3. Attend your hearing
Present your case. Most hearings take 10-15 minutes. Many are resolved informally before the formal hearing date.
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Deadlines and procedures change. Always verify with the Wake County Board of Equalization & Review before filing. This is not legal advice.