RALEIGH, NC (WWAY) — A proposed North Carolina Senate bill would place a temporary pause on property tax revaluations, as counties like Pender County continue to face concerns over rising property values.
Senate Leader Phil Berger filed Senate Bill 889, which would institute a moratorium on property tax revaluations in 2026. Under the proposal, any increases in property values would be delayed until 2027, giving lawmakers time to consider additional reforms.
The bill, sponsored by Berger along with Brent Jackson and Steve Jarvis, is scheduled to be heard in the Senate Finance Committee on April 29…