Solar property tax exclusion under review
Summary
Commissioner Breathwaite reported that the NC Association of County Commissioners is pushing to eliminate the 80% tax exclusion on solar property — a change worth an estimated $755,000 a year to Currituck. The county manager will verify the figures.
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Last discussed Jan 20, 2026.
Impact analysis
Roughly $755,000 a year in potential additional county revenue if the state eliminates the 80% solar tax exclusion.
County taxpayers and county government would benefit from the expanded tax base if the exclusion is lifted.
Solar companies would face higher property tax bills if the exclusion goes away.
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