Onslow County Taxes Explained 2027 Budget Deep Dive

Thinking about moving to Onslow County, North Carolina? You NEED to understand how property taxes work—and what just changed in the 2027 county budget. In this video, I break down the newly approved $324 million Onslow County budget and explain what it really means for homeowners, buyers, and anyone relocating to the Jacksonville, NC area. Surprisingly, the county kept the property tax rate unchanged at 65.5 cents per $100 of assessed value—but there’s a lot more going on behind the scenes. We cover how the county is funding new emergency services, including three new EMS stations, expanding the Main Branch Library, and building a new indoor recreation facility—all while avoiding a tax increase by using $13.1 million from a stabilization fund. You’ll also learn how funding is allocated across education, public safety, and human services, and why that matters for property values and long-term growth. If you're military or relocating near Camp Lejeune or MARSOC at Stone Bay, this information is critical to understanding the true cost of living in the area. Whether you're buying, selling, or just researching, this breakdown will help you make smarter real estate decisions in Onslow County. 📲 Call/Text: 910-920-7434 📧 [email protected] 👉 Subscribe to Living in and Around Jacksonville NC for weekly updates on real estate, neighborhoods, cost of living, and relocation tips. ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️ 🤔Thinking of Moving to Jacksonville, North Carolina? Let's Chat! 📱 Call or Text: 910-920-7434 📨 Email: [email protected] 📅 Zoom: https://linkless.io/4jZ2hk9 ⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 00:00 - 00:34 - Intro 00:34 - 01:34 - What Just Happened 01:35 - 02:12 - The 2022 Reduction?! 02:13 - 03:49 - Where does the MONEY go? 03:50 - 05:26 - Growth Pressure 05:27 - 06:52 - Hidden Funding Source 06:53 - 07:13 - Why should Buyers Care? 07:14 - 07:42 - Some other Benefits 07:43 - 08:20 - The Real Estate Impact 08:21 - 09:56 - The Long Term Outlook 09:57 - 11:02 - Final Thoughts _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ▶ Subscribe 👉   / @skakandygroup   If this is your first time on this channel, and you want to know everything about Jacksonville, North Carolina and the surrounding areas, then subscribe ▶ and tap the bell 🛎 for notifications so you can be the first to know about the current market in Jacksonville, North Carolina 😁 We get calls and emails every day from people just like you looking for help making their move to Jacksonville, North Carolina, and we absolutely love it.😍 Whether you are moving in 9 days or 90 days, give us a call ☎, shoot us a text 📝, or send us an email 📨 so we can help you make a smooth move to Jacksonville, North Carolina. DISCLAIMER All stats, data, house pricing, and anything else mentioned are always subject to change and are provided merely as an example at the time of this recording** Stephen L. Skakandy, Jacksonville, North Carolina Real Estate Agent #OnslowCountyNC #JacksonvilleNC #NorthCarolinaTaxes #MovingToNC #CampLejeune #MARSOC #NCRealEstate #PropertyTaxes #RelocationGuide #LivingInNC #CoastalNC #RealEstateTips