Cornelius Property Tax Update

Cornelius’ property tax bills, based on rising property valuations and proposed tax rates that are above revenue neutral, will, generally speaking rise about 11.9 percent, with 9.3 percent attributable to Mecklenburg County and 2.6 percent attributable to the Town of Cornelius. 73 percent  of a total property tax bill in Cornelius is due to the county, while the remainder, 2.6 percent, funds town services like public safety, parks and public works.