POLITICSJun 30 · 17:45 UTCWBTV CHARLOTTEAlexandria Sands, Axios Charlotte

Mecklenburg County transit sales tax kicks in this week: What to know

Mecklenburg County’s new 1% sales tax for transportation begins July 1, 2026, raising the total sales tax rate to 8.25%. The tax, approved by voters in November 2025, aims to generate $20 billion over 30 years for regional projects like the Red Line, with funds allocated to rail (40%), buses (20%), and roads (40%).

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