North Carolina: Sales Tax Handbook

North Carolina:

2026 North Carolina Sales Tax Changes

Over the past year, there have been thirteen local sales tax rate changes in North Carolina. This table lists each changed tax jurisdiction, the amount of the change, and the towns and cities in which the modified tax rates apply. This page will be updated monthly as new sales tax rates are released. For other states, see our list of nationwide sales tax rate changes.

Change Date	Tax Jurisdiction	Sales Tax Change	Cities Affected
February 2026	Macon	Raised from 6.75% to 15.75%	Otto, Macon and Scaly Mountain
February 2026	Swain	Raised from 7% to 16%	Cherokee and Whittier
February 2026	Graham	Raised from 7% to 16%	Almond
February 2026	Clayton	Lowered from 7.25% to 6.75%	Clayton
February 2026	Jackson	Raised from 6.75% to 16%	Jackson
February 2026	Raleigh	Raised from 7.25% to 7.5%	Raleigh
February 2026	Cherokee	Raised from 7% to 16%	Murphy, Andrews, Mineral Bluff, Marble, Brasstown, Topton and Culberson
February 2026	Davidson	Raised from 7% to 7.25%	Welcome and Southmont
February 2026	Hertford	Lowered from 7% to 6.75%	Woodland and Cofield
February 2026	High Point	Raised from 6.75% to 7%	Jamestown
February 2026	Rockingham	Raised from 6.75% to 7%	Rockingham
February 2026	Robbinsville	Raised from 7% to 16%	Robbinsville
February 2026	Elizabeth City	Lowered from 7% to 6.75%	Elizabeth City

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