Tax Administration

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The Wake County Department of Tax Administration appraises real estate and personal property within the county, as well as generating and collecting the tax bills. The department also collects gross receipts taxes. Find important information on the department’s listing and appraisal methods, tax relief and deferment programs, exempt property and procedures for appeals.

Pay a tax bill online

Search and pay your property taxes online with your bank account, debit or credit card.

Help Center

Chat with us or submit a request in the Tax Administration Help Center.

Online Property Listings

File your business personal property listing online.

Bill Copies & Address Changes

Find out how to get duplicate copies of your tax bill and change your mailing address.

Tax Relief Programs

Apply online or learn about Tax Relief Programs available in North Carolina.

Find Foreclosures

Find information on foreclosures.

Appealing Tax Values

Get more information on appealing vehicle, personal and real property tax values.

Wake County Tax Portal

Use the Wake County Tax Portal to view property details, research comparable sales and to file a real estate appeal online.

Data Files, Statistics & Reports

Download property data and tax bill files. View statistics and reports compiled by the department.

File a Gross Receipts Return Online

File and pay your Gross Receipts return online.

Contact Us

See how to contact our department.
Department of Tax Administration location

Contact Us
Email: taxhelp@wake.gov
Property Tax: 919-856-5400
Fax: 919-856-7128
Gross Receipts: 919-856-5999

Mailing Address
P.O. Box 2331
Raleigh, NC 27602

Physical Location
301 S. McDowell St., Ste. 3800
Raleigh, NC 27601

Tax Administration Hours
Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
excluding County Holidays