Where Raleigh’s taxes go

Raleigh residents pay property tax shared by the local governments where they live. In fiscal year 2024 the City of Raleigh spent $1.4B.

City spending, FY 2024
$1.4B

Of every $100 the city spends

FY 2024
  • Public Works$43.43
  • Other$18.74
  • Public Safety$17.22
  • Debt Service$11.97
  • General Government$8.65

Who taxes Raleigh residents

  • Federal governmentIncome, Social Security and Medicare taxes
  • State of North CarolinaState taxes
  • City of RaleighA share of property tax

See what you pay, in your dollars

Your federal, state, and local taxes, and where each one goes.

See mine

Sources & methods

Where these numbers come from
  • Local budgetRaleigh budget (nc_treasurer_afir)FY 2024

Educational estimates from official public data. Not tax advice.