{"id":404,"date":"2026-06-11T15:07:02","date_gmt":"2026-06-11T15:07:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/northcarolinamovingjournal.com\/?p=404"},"modified":"2026-06-11T15:07:02","modified_gmt":"2026-06-11T15:07:02","slug":"nc-property-tax-moratorium-bill-nears-the-finish-line","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/northcarolinamovingjournal.com\/?p=404","title":{"rendered":"NC property tax moratorium bill nears the finish line"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The North Carolina House on Wednesday gave final approval to a controversial proposal to block some local governments from using new property tax revaluations in 2026. But a companion bill that makes changes to the measure still has a long way to go.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Senate Bill 889 was approved on a 70-42, largely party-line vote and will be sent to Democratic Gov. Josh Stein.<\/span><\/p>\n

Republicans voted unanimously in favor of S889, while most Democrats voted against it, citing concerns about the negative impacts the legislation could have on affected counties\u2019 finances. Eight or nine counties could be affected if S889 becomes law.<\/span><\/p>\n

The discussion Wednesday was brief compared to the lengthy, spirited debate that took place Tuesday, when several Guilford County Democrats voiced concerns about the impact they expect S889 to have on county finances.<\/span><\/p>\n

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NC property tax moratorium, on collision course with county budgets, heads for final vote<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n