Collected and spent
In fiscal year 2024, Forsyth County collected $431.2M in taxes and spent $653.4M.
Collected
$431.2M
Fiscal year 2024 · taxes
Spent
$653.4M
Fiscal year 2024
Where the money comes from
One tax.
Property tax
$0.6778 per $100 of value
Source · North Carolina Department of Revenue — 2024-2025 County and Municipal Tax Rates, Forsyth County FY2024-25 property tax rate — 67.78¢/$100. Read on September 28, 2026.
Details
Forsyth County FY2024-25 property tax rate — 67.78¢/$100 (= 6.778 mills); 100% AV; includes school-funding component (NC §115C-408). Pre-2025-reappraisal rate; 2025 reappraisal lowered to 53.52¢. Source: NC DOR 2024-2025 County Tax Rates. Assessment ratio 0.6455 = NCDOR 2024-25 sales-assessment ratio for Forsyth County (last reappraisal 2021); operator ruling D14 a, 2026-09-28Where it goes
Eleven service lines.
Schools
$230.0M
Police
$115.3M
Health and human services
$93.4M
Debt service · past obligation
$90.8M
General government
$50.5M
Public works · Capital outlay
$45.3M
Parks and recreation
$8.9M
Library
$8.9M
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Other · Community and economic development
$6.1M
Public works · Environmental protection
$3.3M
Other · Education
$0.8M
Bars in both tables share one scale. Hatched lines pay for past obligations, not current services.
Source · Forsyth County, NC — Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2024. Read on June 22, 2026.
Details
Forsyth County, NC — Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2024 — Exhibit 4: Statement of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balances — Governmental Funds, 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: 6 from 2 districts and 1 at large.
Dan Besse
Commissioner, at large
Next election
November 3, 2026
Tonya D. McDaniel
Commissioner, District A
Next election
November 3, 2026
Malishai Woodbury
Commissioner, District A
Next election
November 3, 2026
Gloria D. Whisenhunt
Commissioner, District B
Next election
November 7, 2028
G. Gray Wilson
Commissioner, District B
Next election
November 7, 2028
Richard V. Linville
Commissioner, District B
Next election
November 7, 2028
Chris Parker
Commissioner, District B
Next election
November 3, 2026
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
Forsyth County: 336 703 2020
Phone
201 North Chestnut Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27101
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 Forsyth County address pays these governments too. Which cities apply depends on the address.
On every bill in Forsyth County
On some bills, depending on the address
Cities: 7
Winston-SalemCity
KernersvilleNot in Who Taxes Me yet
LewisvilleNot in Who Taxes Me yet
ClemmonsNot in Who Taxes Me yet
TobaccovilleNot in Who Taxes Me yet
WalkertownNot in Who Taxes Me yet
Rural HallNot in Who Taxes Me yet
Sources
Collected
Forsyth County, NC — Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2024. Read on June 22, 2026.
Details
Forsyth County, NC — Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2024 — Exhibit 4: Statement of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balances — Governmental Funds, Total Governmental Funds column — amounts in actual dollars (not thousands)Spent
Forsyth County, NC — Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2024. Read on June 22, 2026.
Details
Forsyth County, NC — Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2024 — Exhibit 4: Statement of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balances — Governmental Funds, Total Governmental Funds column — amounts in actual dollars (not thousands)Taxes
North Carolina Department of Revenue — 2024-2025 County and Municipal Tax Rates, Forsyth County FY2024-25 property tax rate — 67.78¢/$100. Read on September 28, 2026.
Details
Forsyth County FY2024-25 property tax rate — 67.78¢/$100 (= 6.778 mills); 100% AV; includes school-funding component (NC §115C-408). Pre-2025-reappraisal rate; 2025 reappraisal lowered to 53.52¢. Source: NC DOR 2024-2025 County Tax Rates. Assessment ratio 0.6455 = NCDOR 2024-25 sales-assessment ratio for Forsyth County (last reappraisal 2021); operator ruling D14 a, 2026-09-28Who 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
Forsyth County, Forsyth County Board of Commissioners. Read on October 10, 2026.
What it does
Forsyth County, NC — Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2024. Read on June 22, 2026.
Details
Forsyth County, NC — Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2024 — Exhibit 4: Statement of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balances — Governmental Funds, Total Governmental Funds column — amounts in actual dollars (not thousands)To act on what you have read
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