As the national housing market cools, Charlotte stands out for having some of the lowest property taxes in the country, according to a new report by Kiplinger.

Home prices remain near record highs nationwide, and mortgage rates stay elevated. However, property taxes continue rising as local assessments catch up to earlier price spikes.

In Charlotte, homeowners pay a median $2,975 annually in property taxes. The city’s effective rate is 0.640% for owner-occupied homes, ranking 508th out of roughly 650 U.S. cities analyzed.

That places Charlotte among the least expensive major cities for property taxes, even as affordability pressures persist elsewhere. In many regions, homeowners face rising tax bills despite slower home price growth.

Nationally, property taxes are now the fastest-growing source of state and local revenue. Between 2022 and 2024, collections rose more than $96 billion, outpacing sales and corporate income taxes.

While some states cap assessment increases, North Carolina relies on relatively low rates. For Charlotte homeowners, that difference continues to translate into lower annual tax burdens during a turbulent housing market.

Here is the full ranking by city:

Charlotte’s own Sainted Trap Choir has taken center stage nationally after a whirlwind stretch of major performances.

So far this year, they’ve already performed at the Grammys, alongside Pharrell Williams and Clipse.

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They then followed that up yesterday at the Super Bowl, where Sainted backed Charlie Puth during the national anthem. Puth said the arrangement intentionally honored Whitney Houston’s iconic rendition.

Thank you everyone for your kind words. It was an honor to sing The National Anthem. I wrote the arrangement in a very specific way to honor Whitney Houston- I hope that was heard. Thank you to the Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir, the Sainted Choir, the Color of Noize Orchestra,…

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Founded in 2020 by Reed Jr. and DJ Fannie Mae, the Sainted Trap Choir blends gospel roots with hip-hop culture. Recent highlights include performances in Vatican City, at the Hip Hop Museum Gala, One Music Festival, and a sold-out original holiday production in Charlotte.

With Grammy appearances, Super Bowl exposure, and national acclaim, Sainted Trap Choir continues to elevate Charlotte’s creative voice on the world stage.

The North Carolina Department of Transportation is moving forward with elevated, double-decker express lanes for Interstate 77 from Uptown Charlotte to South Carolina.

After extensive public feedback, NCDOT says the elevated design is the ‘least impactful’ option. The plan places express lanes above the existing interstate.

Double-deck highways have a complicated history. Mid-century projects sped traffic but often blighted neighborhoods. Seattle and San Francisco’s double-decker highways were built and then later removed elevated freeways after safety concerns and public pushback.

Houston’s double-decker stretch of Interstate 10 expanded capacity but failed to solve long-term congestion, drawing criticism from urban planners.

NCDOT says Charlotte’s proposal differs from earlier projects. Officials argue the elevated option avoids impacts to Frazier Park, Pinewood Cemetery, and neighborhoods like McCrorey Heights. Over the past year, the agency met with residents at nearly 30 small-group meetings and two public forums, reaching about 2,000 people.

Calls to bury I-77 in a tunnel were also reviewed. NCDOT said tunneling would cost billions per mile and require more than $50 million annually to maintain.

“NCDOT’s priority is to deliver transportation improvements in partnership with the region that respect the history of the neighborhoods along this project corridor,” said NCDOT Division 10 Engineer Felix Obregon in a press release. “Community feedback has been critical in shaping this project and the elevated design option balances regional mobility needs with meaningful reductions in neighborhood and environmental impacts. We are grateful to the residents, stakeholders, and community leaders who have taken the time to participate and share their perspectives.”

Construction is now expected to begin in the 2030s.