HB 1027 North Carolina House · 2025-2026 Session

Dunn and Erwin Satellite Annexation Change.

This bill removes a 10% land area cap on satellite annexations for the City of Dunn, allowing it to expand into noncontiguous areas beyond its current limit. By amending state law, the measure specifically affects Dunn's ability to incorporate new neighborhoods or developments that are not directly connected to its main city limits. The change does not alter the overall annexation process but simply increases the maximum size of the city's satellite zones relative to its primary area. Once enacted, Dunn will have the same flexibility as other cities already listed in the statute to annex up to a larger portion of surrounding land.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Apr 21, 2026 Last action May 6, 2026
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MINOR
This bill was amended to officially include the Town of Erwin alongside the City of Dunn in the list of municipalities exempt from the state cap on satellite annexations. Previously, only Dunn was listed; now both towns can annex noncontiguous areas without being limited to 10% of their primary city limits.
Scope change
The bill's scope was expanded to apply to the Town of Erwin in addition to the City of Dunn.
ELIGIBILITY

The Town of Erwin was added to the list of municipalities exempt from the 10% satellite annexation area cap.

TECHNICAL

The short title and sponsor information were updated to reflect the inclusion of Erwin and to remove specific sponsor details.

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May 6, 2026
Committee
Re-ref Com On Finance
lower
May 6, 2026
Lower · Passed
Reptd Fav Com Substitute
lower
Apr 22, 2026
Committee
Ref to the Com on State and Local Government, if favorable, Finance, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House
lower
Apr 21, 2026
Introduced
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lower
0 primary · 2 co-sponsors

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