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Wake County's 3 Ballot Measures Will Reshape Your Property Taxes

Three measures headed to Wake County voters this fall could shift property tax rates, transit funding, and affordable housing spending, here is what each one means for your monthly costs.

By Raleigh Policy Desk · July 7, 2026 · 4 min read

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Raleigh Overhauls Zoning Rules to Match Peer Cities' Affordable Housing Gains

A push to reform Raleigh's zoning code puts the city at a crossroads with comparable Sun Belt metros that have already expanded middle-density housing options for residents.

By Raleigh Policy Desk · July 7, 2026 · 3 min read

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