Wake County leaders are pushing back against efforts to give the state more control over property taxes. State lawmakers are considering a measure to limit property tax increases. Here's how it could affect Wake County ...

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WRAL: Affordable housing property tax exemption loophole 'the biggest threat' to Wake County revenue Tens of millions of dollars are at risk for local municipalities because of a loophole in a state law regarding affordable housing. β€œThis is a substantial leak in your tax base,” Marcus Kinrade, Wake ... Affordable housing property tax exemption loophole 'the biggest threat' to Wake County revenue WRAL: State loophole lets Raleigh-area companies cut $745 million from Wake County property rolls State loophole lets Raleigh-area companies cut $745 million from Wake County property rolls