Newton Newton says October is first month vehicle renewals drop the city registration feeBy Catawba First NewsJuly 30, 2026 Bills print about 90 days ahead, so pre-October renewals still show the old city vehicle tax even after the July 1 cut.
County government Commissioners adopt $353,319,157 FY 2026/27 budget with no property-tax rate increaseBy Catawba First NewsJune 16, 2026 The June 16 adopted budget holds the property tax rate at .3985 cents per $100 valuation, funds $120 million toward Catawba County Schools middle-school expansions, and adds public-safety staffing.
