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fromSFGATE
20 hours ago

Wisconsin Governor's Veto on Property Taxes: 5 Key Takeaways

Wisconsin homeowners may face higher property taxes for centuries after a veto extended school funding increases 400 years.
#home-renovation
fromSFGATE
4 days ago
Renovation

Capital Improvements and 5 Things To Know About the Hidden Property Tax Trap

fromSFGATE
4 days ago
Renovation

Capital Improvements and 5 Things To Know About the Hidden Property Tax Trap

Real estate
fromSFGATE
3 months ago

'My Property Tax Went From $15K to a Life-Altering $91K a Year'

Rising property taxes challenge longtime homeowners, as renovations can trigger vast reassessments.
The Priebes' experience highlights the urgency for protective legislation against skyrocketing property taxes.
Real estate
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

My property tax went from $15K to a life-altering $91K a year

Renovating a home can trigger steep property tax increases, making homeownership unaffordable for longtime residents.
Austin
fromAustin Monitor
1 week ago

Council passes budget, triggering tax rate election - Austin Monitor

Council passed a $6.3 billion budget for fiscal year 2026, raising average homeowner property taxes by $300 if a tax increase is approved.
Real estate
from6abc Philadelphia
2 weeks ago

Pennsylvania state representative calls for change after elderly woman home sells at tax lien sale

A 91-year-old woman faces eviction for unpaid property taxes during the pandemic despite significant home equity.
#homeownership
fromSFGATE
3 months ago
NYC politics

If You Live in One of These 16 High-Tax Counties, Here's How To Appeal Your Property Taxes

fromSFGATE
3 months ago
NYC politics

If You Live in One of These 16 High-Tax Counties, Here's How To Appeal Your Property Taxes

fromSFGATE
2 weeks ago

The Property Tax System Is Breaking-and Ohio Might Be Ground Zero

In Mahoning County, the tax delinquency rate has hit 18%, with more than $70 million in unpaid property taxes. Some neighborhoods in Youngstown are even seeing rates as high as 1 in 3 homeowners behind.
Real estate
fromAustin Monitor
3 weeks ago

Travis County proposes raising property taxes to pay for flood repairs - Austin Monitor

Travis County is expected to raise property taxes by 9.12% to fund flood repairs, potentially costing homeowners an additional $200.
fromSFGATE
4 weeks ago

Maui Homeowners Poised for Biggest Tax Break Under New SALT Deduction Rules

The new $40,000 SALT deduction cap offers crucial tax relief for Hawaii homeowners burdened by high property taxes.
fromSFGATE
4 weeks ago

Miami Homeowners Will Benefit The Most From The New SALT Deduction Changes In Florida

"Residents of high-tax states suffered the most with the previous cap on state and local taxes, because their taxes far exceeded the cap, they were not able to deduct the full amount like residents in low-tax states."
Real estate
#salt-deduction
fromSFGATE
1 month ago
Real estate

Seattle Homeowners Among the Biggest Beneficiaries of Washington's SALT Deduction Changes

fromSFGATE
1 month ago
Real estate

14.7% of Homeowners In Illinois Will Benefit From The New SALT Deduction Changes

fromSFGATE
1 month ago
Real estate

19.4% of Connecticut Residents Stand to Gain From Updated SALT Deduction Rules on Property Taxes

fromSFGATE
1 month ago
New York City

New York Homeowners Could Save Thousands Thanks to New SALT Deduction Changes

fromSFGATE
1 month ago
US politics

New Jersey's New SALT Deduction Rules Could Help Homeowners Keep More Money

fromSFGATE
1 month ago
US politics

New SALT Cap Could Slash Property Tax Pain for Homeowners in These High-Tax States

fromSFGATE
1 month ago
Real estate

Seattle Homeowners Among the Biggest Beneficiaries of Washington's SALT Deduction Changes

fromSFGATE
1 month ago
Real estate

14.7% of Homeowners In Illinois Will Benefit From The New SALT Deduction Changes

fromSFGATE
1 month ago
Real estate

19.4% of Connecticut Residents Stand to Gain From Updated SALT Deduction Rules on Property Taxes

fromSFGATE
1 month ago
New York City

New York Homeowners Could Save Thousands Thanks to New SALT Deduction Changes

fromSFGATE
1 month ago
US politics

New Jersey's New SALT Deduction Rules Could Help Homeowners Keep More Money

fromSFGATE
1 month ago
US politics

New SALT Cap Could Slash Property Tax Pain for Homeowners in These High-Tax States

fromSFGATE
1 month ago

32% of Homeowners in Austin, Texas Will Benefit From the New SALT Deduction Changes

Texas homeowners face high property taxes, benefitting from the raised SALT deduction cap from $10,000 to $40,000.
Boston
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

18.4% of Massachusetts Homeowners Set to Gain From SALT Deduction Update

New $40,000 cap on SALT deductions provides significant tax relief for Massachusetts homeowners previously impacted by the $10,000 limit.
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

California Residents Stand to Save Big Under Updated SALT Deduction Rules

Californians benefit from a $40,000 cap on state and local tax deductions, significantly reducing tax burdens for homeowners.
Public health
fromFuncheap
1 month ago

SF's Official Free 2025 Estate + Tax Planning Conference w/ 1-on-1 Tips (City College)

Financial empowerment for families is the focus of the August 16 event, featuring presentations and personalized support on property taxes and estate planning.
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

Home Values Are Up-but Montana's New Tax System Is About To Be Put to the Test

Residents in Great Falls, MT expressed intense frustration over skyrocketing property tax bills due to assessed values reflecting soaring home prices, demanding explanations from local officials.
SF real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

Mortgage delinquencies are rising as homeownership costs pile up

Serious mortgage delinquencies reversed their steady decline in mid-2024, particularly impacting Florida, South Carolina, and Georgia.
Real estate
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

31.8% of Homeowners in Maryland Will Face a Hidden Home Equity Tax If They Sell

Rising property values in Maryland are leading to unexpected capital gains tax liabilities for homeowners.
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

54.9% of Homeowners in Idaho Will Face a Hidden Home Equity Tax If They Sell

According to the National Association of REALTORS®, 54.9% of homeowners in Idaho have built up equity exceeding the $250,000 exemption for individual filers.
Real estate
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Zohran Mamdani doubles down on plan to target 'whiter neighborhoods' with higher taxes - and says billionaires shouldn't exist

Mamdani claimed that his soak-the-rich proposal was not driven by race, despite targeting white homeowners, emphasizing an assessment of under-taxed versus over-taxed neighborhoods.
NYC politics
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Socialist NYC mayoral contender Zohran Mamdani wants to hike property taxes for 'richer and whiter neighborhoods'

Mamdani proposes increasing taxes on wealthier neighborhoods to alleviate financial pressure on homeowners in disadvantaged areas.
fromBrooklyn Eagle
1 month ago

Colton: Homeowners can claim STAR credit or exemption on their primary residence

Homeowners enrolled in STAR before 2016 can receive tax relief as an exemption, but the tax credit increases annually for greater savings.
Real estate
NYC real estate
frombrooklyneagle.com
2 months ago

Monday is last day for NYC homeowners to avoid tax lien sale

Over 11,000 Brooklyn homes risk foreclosure in the 2025 tax lien sale, resuming after 2021's pause. Homeowners must act before June 2.
SF politics
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

These 5 States Might Eliminate Property Taxes

Property taxes are crucial for local revenue but increasingly burdensome for residents; states are exploring elimination proposals.
#ohio
fromSFGATE
3 months ago
SF politics

Ohio Homeowner 'Hit the Floor' After Seeing Her Home Value Skyrocket-Now She's Fighting To Abolish Property Tax in the State

fromSFGATE
3 months ago
SF politics

Ohio Voters Decide on $2.5 Billion Infrastructure Bill-and Property Taxes Might Be the Tipping Point

fromSFGATE
3 months ago
SF politics

Ohio Homeowner 'Hit the Floor' After Seeing Her Home Value Skyrocket-Now She's Fighting To Abolish Property Tax in the State

fromSFGATE
3 months ago
SF politics

Ohio Voters Decide on $2.5 Billion Infrastructure Bill-and Property Taxes Might Be the Tipping Point

#homeowners
fromSFGATE
3 months ago
NYC politics

If You Live in One of These 16 High-Tax Counties, Here's How To Appeal Your Property Taxes

fromSFGATE
3 months ago
NYC politics

If You Live in One of These 16 High-Tax Counties, Here's How To Appeal Your Property Taxes

fromFingerlakes1.com
3 months ago

New York school spending to exceed $35K per student in 2025 | Fingerlakes1.com

New York school districts plan to spend an average of $35,012 per student in 2025-26, a 4.6% increase over the current year.
NYC parents
fromSFGATE
3 months ago

Property Taxes Rise in Every U.S. Metro: 10 Markets Hit the Hardest

"Property taxes are a percentage of assessed home value, which usually moves with the market price of the home," says Joel Berner, senior economist at Realtor.com. "We saw median listing prices increase 16.2% from 2021 to 2023."
NYC real estate
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Long Island schools score $270M state-aid boost- but homeowners still drowning in some of highest property taxes in US

Long Island schools receive $270 million in state aid, but homeowners face high property taxes despite funding increase.
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 months ago

Some localities embrace property tax refunds for older homeowners

Property tax programs help support elderly homeowners struggling with fixed incomes and rising taxes.
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 months ago

Washington governor signs 10 housing bills

The new rent-cap law, initially proposing a 7% limit on rent increases, now allows for a 10% rise based on the consumer price index, set to expire in 15 years.
SF politics
#real-estate
from24/7 Wall St.
3 months ago

Life Hack: Avoid Property Taxes by Living in These Counties

Americans are facing rising living costs while pay rates remain stagnant, leading to financial anxiety.
Real estate
fromSFGATE
3 months ago

This State Just Cut Property Taxes for Homeowners-by Making Second Homes and Big Business Pay Instead

Montana successfully reduced property taxes for residents while maintaining revenue by redistributing taxes from homeowners to second-homeowners and industrial entities.
fromSFGATE
3 months ago

Seniors in This State Could Get a Tax Break-Will Younger Residents Pay for It?

Maine Republicans are pursuing a bill to eliminate property taxes for seniors, presenting both potential relief for retirees and financial challenges for local governments.
Retirement
NYC real estate
fromSFGATE
3 months ago

Pay Less on Property Taxes-How 40% of Americans Can Save

Nearly half of Americans can potentially save on property taxes by protesting their assessments.
Median U.S. property tax bill rose to $3,500 in 2024, an increase of 2.8% from 2023.
Realtor.com launches a tool to help homeowners appeal tax assessments.
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Seniors could get a tax break in this state - at younger people's expense

"We have an aging population, and a lot of people on lower income in that age range, and it's just an incredibly unfair burden to put on them," House Minority Leader Billy Bob Faulkingham (R-Winter Harbor) told WGME.
Retirement
Boston real estate
fromSFGATE
3 months ago

If Ivy League Universities Paid Property Taxes, Cities Could Gain Big-but It's Complicated

Revoking tax-exempt status could impose significant property tax burdens on Ivy League schools, but valuing their properties is complex.
fromwww.housingwire.com
4 months ago

Homeowners are struggling with property taxes, appeals process

Despite knowing about their rights, only 22% of homeowners have challenged their property assessment, leading to a significant knowledge gap about tax appeals.
NYC parents
Retirement
fromwww.housingwire.com
4 months ago

US home equity has reached $35 trillion. It's a blessing and a curse

High home equity can reduce college financial aid eligibility while homeowners face financial strain and hesitancy to sell.
Market volatility and rising property taxes complicate home equity utilization and home sales.
fromSFGATE
4 months ago

The Simple Method for Calculating Property Taxes on Your Land-and Avoid Overpaying

Land tax is distinct from conventional property taxes, which tax the total value of land and improvements. It only taxes the market value of the unimproved land.
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