Property Tax
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Northeast Florida property tax reform threatens local services
A proposed amendment to the Florida Constitution could cost local governments $18.
How Property Tax Assessments Work and How to Appeal
A successful property tax appeal for a missing exemption can put a refund check in a homeowner's hand within 3-4 weeks.
Local officials warn of service cuts from property tax reforms
Florida's proposed constitutional amendment, set for a November 2026 vote, could exempt the first $250,000 of a homestead's value from property taxes.
Florida tax reform plan boosts homeowner relief, strains local budgets
By 2037, one Florida proposal aims to eliminate all non-school taxes for homestead properties, a move that could reshape local government funding for decades.
Florida property tax cuts: Cities warn of service cuts, job losses
In St. Petersburg, city officials spent more than $300,000 on sustainability initiatives, including carbon reduction and electric vehicle promotion, while simultaneously overtaxing residents by $49 mi
Illinois lawmakers pass bill to protect homeowners' equity
Cook County was recently found liable in a class-action lawsuit, ordered to pay damages to 2,500 property owners.
Racine's 2026 Budget Passes: Lower Rate, Higher Levy
In Racine, Wisconsin, the Common Council approved a 2026 budget that reduces the property tax rate to $11.
New Revenue Bills Challenge Local Government Funding Models
In Iowa, Governor Kim Reynolds signed a property tax relief bill into law, capping city and county general revenue growth at 2% annually, with an exception for new construction, Iowa Public Radio repo