# Wake County School Construction Costs Soar

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Podcast: [Durham News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/durham-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7569659)
Published: 2026-05-12T13:17:08+00:00
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Wake Countys school construction costs soar, with new schools now costing over five hundred dollars per square foot. The school district is seeking a six hundred eighty million dollar bond, but real needs exceed eight hundred thirty million. Taxpayers face potential property tax hikes, while maintenance issues persist. Statewide, construction costs have jumped forty to fifty percent since 2021. Wake County must balance growth with affordability as enrollment continues to rise. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/9dc337bb0a54412c

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