HIGH POINT, N.C. — A bill moving through the North Carolina General Assembly could delay the impact of new property values for homeowners in Guilford and Davidson counties, but city leaders say it could also create budget challenges for High Point.
Senate Bill 889 would require counties that completed property reappraisals effective Jan. 1, 2026, to continue using their previous property values for the 2026-27 fiscal year. The new values would not take effect until the following year.
Supporters say the measure is designed to give lawmakers more time to study the effects of rapidly increasing property values and provide temporary relief for homeowners facing higher tax bills…