Collected and spent
In fiscal year 2024, Cumberland County collected $320.1M in taxes and spent $408.0M.
Collected
$320.1M
Fiscal year 2024 · taxes
Spent
$408.0M
Fiscal year 2024
Where the money comes from
One tax.
Property tax
$0.799 per $100 of value
Source · North Carolina Department of Revenue — 2024-2025 County and Municipal Tax Rates, Cumberland County 2024 property tax. Read on September 28, 2026.
Details
Cumberland County 2024 property tax — county levy (incl. school funding), NCDOR's printed 2024-25 rate of 7.99 mills/$1,000 AV (effective ~0.46% on market after the 0.5818 assessment ratio). Verify at NC DOR county rate table. Assessment ratio 0.5818 = NCDOR 2024-25 sales-assessment ratio for Cumberland County (last reappraisal 2017); operator ruling D14 a, 2026-09-28. Rate corrected 7.0 → 7.99 mills to NCDOR's printed 2024-25 rateWhere it goes
Seven service lines.
Schools
$123.2M
Health and human services
$107.0M
Police
$81.2M
This figure is a share of one printed line, split in the proportions the budget schedule gives.
General government
$51.9M
Public works
$17.3M
Parks and recreation
$15.8M
Debt service · past obligation
$11.8M
Bars in both tables share one scale. Hatched lines pay for past obligations, not current services.
Source · Cumberland County, NC — Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2024. Read on June 22, 2026.
Details
Cumberland County, NC — Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2024 — Statement of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balances — Governmental Funds (Exhibit E-3) — Total Governmental Funds column — amounts in actual dollars (not thousands)Who decides
The Board of Commissioners governs the county. State law says the board must adopt a budget ordinance by July 1. That ordinance spends money and levies taxes for the year. 7 Commissioners: 5 from 2 districts and 2 at large.
Veronica B. Jones
Commissioner, at large
Next election
November 3, 2026
W. Marshall Faircloth
Commissioner, at large
Next election
November 3, 2026
Glenn Adams
Commissioner, District 1
Next election
November 3, 2026
Jeannette M. Council
Commissioner, District 1
Next election
November 3, 2026
Kirk deViere
Commissioner, District 2
Next election
November 7, 2028
Pavan Patel
Commissioner, District 2
Next election
November 7, 2028
Henry Tyson
Commissioner, District 2
Next election
November 7, 2028
Source · North Carolina General Assembly, N.C. Gen. Stat. §159-13(a), budget ordinance. Read on October 10, 2026.
Details
N.C. Gen. Stat. §159-13(a), budget ordinance (read 2026-10-10)When decisions happen
The board must adopt the budget ordinance no later than July 1. The ordinance covers the year that starts on that date.
Each yearThe county fiscal year runs July 1 to June 30.
November 3, 2026Election for 4 seats
How to reach it
Board of Commissioners: 910-678-7771
Phone
PO Box 1829, Fayetteville, NC 28302-1829
Mailing address
Source · North Carolina General Assembly, N.C. Gen. Stat. §159-8(b) and §159-13(a), fiscal year and budget deadline. Read on October 10, 2026.
Details
N.C. Gen. Stat. §159-8(b) and §159-13(a), fiscal year and budget deadline (read 2026-10-10)Also on this tax bill
A Cumberland County address pays these governments too. Which cities and school districts apply depends on the address.
On every bill in Cumberland County
On some bills, depending on the address
Cities: 5
FayettevilleCity
Spring LakeNot in Who Taxes Me yet
EastoverNot in Who Taxes Me yet
Hope MillsNot in Who Taxes Me yet
VanderNot in Who Taxes Me yet
School districts: 2
Cumberland County SchoolsSchool district
Fort Bragg SchoolsNot in Who Taxes Me yet
Sources
Collected
Cumberland County, NC — Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2024. Read on June 22, 2026.
Details
Cumberland County, NC — Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2024 — Statement of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balances — Governmental Funds (Exhibit E-3) — Total Governmental Funds column — amounts in actual dollars (not thousands)Spent
Cumberland County, NC — Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2024. Read on June 22, 2026.
Details
Cumberland County, NC — Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2024 — Statement of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balances — Governmental Funds (Exhibit E-3) — Total Governmental Funds column — amounts in actual dollars (not thousands)Taxes
North Carolina Department of Revenue — 2024-2025 County and Municipal Tax Rates, Cumberland County 2024 property tax. Read on September 28, 2026.
Details
Cumberland County 2024 property tax — county levy (incl. school funding), NCDOR's printed 2024-25 rate of 7.99 mills/$1,000 AV (effective ~0.46% on market after the 0.5818 assessment ratio). Verify at NC DOR county rate table. Assessment ratio 0.5818 = NCDOR 2024-25 sales-assessment ratio for Cumberland County (last reappraisal 2017); operator ruling D14 a, 2026-09-28. Rate corrected 7.0 → 7.99 mills to NCDOR's printed 2024-25 rateWho decides
North Carolina General Assembly, N.C. Gen. Stat. §159-13(a), budget ordinance. Read on October 10, 2026.
Details
N.C. Gen. Stat. §159-13(a), budget ordinance (read 2026-10-10)When decisions happen
North Carolina General Assembly, N.C. Gen. Stat. §159-8(b) and §159-13(a), fiscal year and budget deadline. Read on October 10, 2026.
Details
N.C. Gen. Stat. §159-8(b) and §159-13(a), fiscal year and budget deadline (read 2026-10-10)How to reach it
Cumberland County, Commissioners, Cumberland County. Read on October 10, 2026.
Details
Commissioners, Cumberland County (roster page) (read 2026-10-10)What it does
Cumberland County, NC — Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2024. Read on June 22, 2026.
Details
Cumberland County, NC — Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2024 — Statement of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balances — Governmental Funds (Exhibit E-3) — Total Governmental Funds column — amounts in actual dollars (not thousands)To act on what you have read
Who Taxes Me describes. These three tools, made by the same team, are where you can do something about it. Each opens in a new tab.
Go to TaxTrace
Influence what and how much you are taxed
Go to 2zips
Compare taxes between two places
Spruce · coming soon
Influence improvements in your city