Homeowners not happy with property tax bills in Durham County, thousands file appeals

The Durham County Board of Commissioners met on Tuesday to discuss the rising property taxes some homeowners are receiving, and the resources available to eligible residents to help them stay in their homes.

“My property tax value also increased significantly,” Chair Nida Allam said. “My bill is two or three times what it’s usually been.”

This year, some Durham County residents received sticker shock when they looked at the updated property tax as part of the state’s required reappraisal process. The last time Durham County conducted a reappraisal was in 2019…

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