New State Legislation Forces Buncombe County to Reconsider Property Tax Plans
By Marge Farrington | Published 2026-07-03T13:14:15.847Z
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Buncombe County -- July 3, 2026:New legislation approved by the North Carolina General Assembly is expected to significantly impact Buncombe County property owners, local governments, and the County's adopted budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year.
Buncombe County -- July 3, 2026:New legislation approved by the North Carolina General Assembly is expected to significantly impact Buncombe County property owners, local governments, and the County's adopted budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year.On June 19, Governor Josh Stein signed Senate Bill 889, placing a one-year moratorium on using updated 2026 property reappraisals for tax purposes. Because Buncombe County's latest property reappraisal became effective on Jan. 1, 2026, the new law delays t