After hours of debate, the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners voted to adopt the budget for the 2026 fiscal year, lowering the property tax rate and cutting millions from county operations.

New Hanover County, NC saw a 67% average increase in property values since 2021, leading to potential tax bill increases. County commissioners are considering a tax rate of 33.9 cents or the ...

New Hanover County property owners saw a 67% mean increase in property values in the recent 2025 revaluation. While property values increased, county commissioner Dane Scalise reassures residents that ...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The New Hanover County Commissioners have approved the FY26 budget at their meeting on June 12. After a heated, hours-long debate, commissioners approved a budget with a 30.6 ...