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Florida Sales Tax Plunge May Drive Up Other Taxes
By John Heatley, Orlando
As the COVID-19 pandemic curtails retail spending, Florida sales tax collections are down by 25%. The drop in sales taxes is expected to lead to hikes in property taxes as governments attempt to replace lost revenues. Get the full story.
Illinois Counties Waive Late Penalties on Property Taxes
By Philip Utterback, Chicago
Taxpayers will likely get more time to pay their second installment property tax bill in Cook County. Meanwhile, Lake County has approved spreading out tax payments to four installments rather than two.
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Nashville Could Face Double-digit Tax Hike
By Lee Wharton, Nashville
A property tax increase of nearly 32% is being proposed in Nashville. Officials say the tax hike is needed because there’s no rainy-day fund available to meet the needs of the city and schools. A budget must be approved by June 30. Get the full story.
Philadelphia Property Tax Hike Proposed
By Tom Branham, Washington D.C.
An increase in Philadelphia’s property tax rate is just one part of the puzzle as officials work to fill a $649 million budget gap created by the economic uncertainties associated with the COVID-19 pandemic.
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San Francisco May Delay One Tax and Implement Another
By Scott Donald, Irvine
A tax on vacant retail space may not go into effect next January as planned in San Francisco. Meanwhile, a new tax is proposed that would raise transfer taxes on the sales of high-dollar properties.
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California - How Will the Split Roll Tax Measure Play Out During COVID-19?
By Scott Donald, Irivine
Signatures are being verified to put a major change to Proposition 13 before voters this November. Both sides on the issue believe the current pandemic could be a factor into whether the initiative will pass or fail. Get the full story.
Chicago - Property Tax Uncertainties Impact Investment
By John O'Neil, Chicago
Fiscal worries and reassessment are creating questions about the future of property taxes in the Windy City. The questions are not lost on real estate investors who need realistic numbers to make development projects feasible. Get the full story.
Cook County Receives a Lower Tentative Multiplier
By Bob Tivnan, CMI, Chicago
Cook County’s tentative 2019 property tax multiplier is lower than last year. Even so, significant revenue shortfalls due to the Covid-19 pandemic could cause property taxes to spike upwards. Get the full story.
San Francisco Brokers Urge City to Reconsider Vacancy Tax
By Scott Donald, Irvine
Voters approved Proposition D in early March as a way to revitalize empty storefront properties. It taxes stores and restaurants that sit vacant for extended periods of time. However, with the challenges retail properties are now facing, brokers believe the new tax should be modified. Get the full story.
Washington Bill Eliminates State School Property Tax
By Ivan Perilla, Seattle
Under legislation introduced in Washington State, property taxes for schools could be eliminated in the next four years. The bill highlights the ongoing tension regarding school funding following an order demanding that schools be properly funded. Get the full story.
Chicago Studies Inclusionary Zoning
By Bob Tivnan, Chicago
A task force is working to revise Chicago’s Affordable Requirements Ordinance. The challenge will be finding an acceptable middle ground with a reasonable amount of revised regulation that generates more affordable housing without depressing new development. Get the full story.
Georgia Appeals Court Upholds Assessment Freeze Following Appeal
By Paul Miller, Atlanta
The Georgia Court of Appeals reaffirmed that market changes are not “material changes” that could void a three-year assessment freeze following a successful appeal. Get the full story.
Hawaii Property Tax Constitutional Amendments Proposed
By Geoffrey County, Irvine
Voters may consider two changes to the Hawaii state constitution this year. One could give local school boards the ability to increase tax levies to pay for teacher pay raises. The other could increase property taxes to pay for infrastructure improvements near rapid transit stations. Get the full story.
Indiana Considers Taxing Current Cash Value of Personal Property
By John O'Neil, Chicago
Legislation is being debated by Indiana lawmakers that could change the way personal property is assessed. If approved, taxes would be assessed on the current cash value of personal property, rather than the acquisition cost. Get the full story.
Oregon Could Bring Back Real Estate Transfer Taxes
By Scott Donald, Irvine
Oregon hasn’t had transfer taxes the past eight years but that may be changing. A bill has been filed to bring back the tax in order to help finance affordable housing. Get the full story.
Colorado Considers Commercial Classification for Short-term Rentals
By Joe Monzon, Denver
Legislation has been filed in the Colorado Senate to make short-term rental property classified as commercial rather than residential. Supporters and opponents are speaking out. Get the full story.
Hawaii - Wind Turbines are Not Real Property
By Scott Donald, Irvine
The Hawaii Supreme Court has ruled counties can’t change the tax code to re-define real property. The case involves wind farms on the island of Maui. Get the full story.
How to Fix Illinois Property Taxes? Task Force Has Ideas
By Philip Utterback, Chicago
Property tax reform is expected to be a significant topic before the Illinois Legislature this session. A property tax task force has issued an 88-page draft report with recommendations. Get the full story.
Ohio Bill Seeks to Expand Transfer Taxes
By Robert Boxley, Chicago
Ohio businesses will face higher taxes under proposed legislation that raises transfer taxes on pass-through entities that own real estate. Get the full story.
Tennessee Property Tax Rate Cap Proposed
By Lee Wharton, Nashville
If proposed legislation becomes law, Tennessee cities and counties will be limited to a 5% annual property tax rate increase without voter approval. Get the full story.
Chicago Hotels Challenged
By Bob Tivnan, CMI, Chicago
High taxes in Chicago’s saturated hospitality market are creating fiscal challenges for many hotel properties. Get the full story.
Colorado Tackles School Finance Reform
By Joe Monzon, Denver
Changes may be coming to Colorado’s 25-year old school funding system. A special legislative committee is working to make the funding formula more equitable for all school districts.
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Maryland Assessments Rise for Seventh Year in a Row
By Tom Branham, Washington D.C.
Commercial values are rising with Maryland’s latest property revaluation. Many counties are reporting double-digit increases. Get the full story.
Philadelphia Won’t Revalue Properties in 2020
By Tom Branham, Washington D.C.
Concerns over the accuracy of a trending methodology have led Philadelphia officials to postpone this year’s reassessment. As a result, values assigned in 2019 will carry forward through 2021.
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Wisconsin Property Taxes for Schools Up by Highest Rate in a Decade
By John O'Neil, Chicago
Wisconsin taxpayers could be hit with the largest property tax increase in a decade thanks to increasing taxes for public education, according to a Wisconsin Policy Forum report. Get the full story.
December 2019
Pennsylvania Details Plans for Property Tax Relief
Real Estate Investors Face Tax Uncertainties in Chicago
San Francisco Proposes Vacancy Tax
Texas Lawmakers Consider BPP Tax Reform
Utah Proposes Property Tax Indexing for Schools
November 2019
California Enacts Laws to Boost Affordable Apartments
Double- and Triple-Digit Assessed Value Increases in North Cook County
San Antonio Multi-family Market at the Crossroad?
Texas Prohibits State Income Tax
West Virginia Manufacturers Hit Hard by Personal Property Tax
October 2019
Austin is Top Real Estate Market for 2020
Colorado Votes on Proposition CC
Ohio Suspends Bitcoin Tax Payments
Section 42 Tax Credits Do Not Constitute Actual Income
Texas Tax Amendments on Nov. 5 Ballot
September 2019
Florida Property Taxes Soar Despite Cap
Houston – Mixed Bag of Tax Hikes and Cuts
Philadelphia Reverse-Appeal Case Sent Back to Court
Phoenix – Low Cap Rates Raise Apartment Values
Will Chicago Raise Property Taxes to Balance the Budget?
August 2019
California Court Upholds Exemption for Intangibles
Cook County TIF Districts Generate Record Revenue
Data Centers Drive Real Estate Market in Northern Virginia
Illinois Task Force Will Study Property Tax Relief
Philadelphia Targets Tax Abatement Reform
July 2019
Cook County Property Tax Collections Hit Record High
Florida Reduces Commercial Rent Tax
Chicago’s Consolidation with Statewide Pensions Nixed
Philadelphia Courts Rule in Reassessment Lawsuit
June 2019
CA Appeals Court Strikes Down Arbitrary Valuation
Equal and Uniform Appeals Upheld in Texas
Oregon Enacts Statewide Rent Control
Texas Passes Property Tax Reform
Washington State Budget Includes Higher Real Estate Taxe
May 2019
Austin Office Market Hits Historic Highs
Georgia Assessment Freeze Challenged in Court
Illinois I&E Disclosure Bill Stalls
Tax Incentives for Federal Opportunity Zones Clarified
Texas Tax Reform Debate Intensifies
April 2019
Chicago Transfer Tax Hike Proposed
D.C. Mayor Proposes Additional Tax Hike on Commercial Properties
Florida Court Case Explores External Obsolescence
Tennessee Set to Release Appraisal Ratio Report
Texas Legislature Considers Tax Swap
March 2019
Chicago Investors Face Property Tax Uncertainty
Florida Cost of Sale Adjustment Challenged
Philadelphia Pledges Improvements Before Another Reassessment
San Francisco Gets Property Tax Windfall
Texas Revisits Property Tax Rollback Cap
February 2019
Cook County Effective Tax Rates Climb 2007 -2016
DFW Retail Real Estate on a Roll Despite Online Shopping
Nebraska Considers Property Tax Cap
Spokane County Reports Tax Decrease
January 2019
Dallas Hotel Room Revenue Tops $1 Billion
DC Internet Sales Tax Revenue Could Cut Commercial Property Tax
DC Mandates Electronic I&E Reports
December 2018
Amazon’s Arlington Headquarters Will Bring Market Changes
D-FW is Top Office Leasing Market
Nebraska Set to Tackle Tax Reform
New Mecklenburg County Commission
Prop 13 Challenge on 2020 Ballot
November 2018
Florida Constitutional Amendments
Head Tax Approved for Transit Programs
San Francisco Approves Tax for Homeless Services
Taxpayer Engagement in the Texas Property Tax Process
Wisconsin Votes Against Dark Store Assessment
October 2018
Austin's High-Tech Office Market
Colorado Tables Tax Hike for Short-Term Rentals
DFW Warehouse Market On Track for Another Record Year
Florida Votes on Property Tax Amendments
September 2018
Chicago Investors Face "Fiscal Death Spiral"
Dallas Hotel Construction Boom
Mecklenburg County - Businesses Brace for Higher Values
Utah’s Truth in Taxation Law Faces Test
August 2018
Florida Schools Take Tax Hikes to Voters
Fulton County Needs Court Approval to Collect Taxes
Harrisburg Faces Massive Property Tax Increase
Illinois / Cook County Need Property Tax Reform
Study says Michigan Property Tax Caps Hamstring Local Budgets
July 2018
Business "Head Tax" on November Ballot
D.C. Budget Raises Commercial Property Taxes
Higher Tax Bills Coming in Cook County, IL
Nashville Property Tax Hike Could Go to Voters
Ohio Supreme Court Sides with Property Owner
June 2018
Confusion over South Carolina ATI Exemption
D.C. Office Concessions are Highest in the Nation
New Changes Proposed to Louisiana’s Industrial Tax Exemption
May 2018
Cook County’s 2017 Pay 2018 2nd Installment Tax Bills May Be Late
Expect Double-Digit Value Increases in Mecklenburg County, NC
Fulton County Tax Assessments Skyrocket
Mall Vacancies Hit Six-Year High
Philadelphia Calls for Assessment Audit
April 2018
California Bullet Train - An Omen of Taxes to Come?
Commercial Real Estate and the New Tax Law
Nashville - Successful Appeals Lead to Budget Shortfall
Philadelphia Property Tax Increase Proposed
Property Taxes Soar for Self-Storage REITs
March 2018
Cook County Requires More Documentation on Appeals
Multicounty Appeal Boards Allowed in California
Pennsylvania - New Reporting Requirements
Sticker Shock in Washington State
Values Up in Fairfax County, VA
February 2018
Denver Property Values and Taxes Soar
Mecklenburg County Revaluation Underway
San Francisco Commercial Tax Hike Proposed
Texas Governor Proposes Property Tax Plan
Washington D.C. Considers Conversion Incentives
January 2018
Colorado – Concerns over Gallagher Amendment
Maryland Values Climb with Reassessment
Ohio Supreme Court Rules on Property Tax Assessment
December 2017
California Wildfire Battles Continue
Florida Budget Proposal Could Raise Property Taxes
Tax Foundation Ranks States' Business Tax Climate
Texas Tops 2018 Real Estate Report
Wisconsin Marks Dark Store Day
November 2017
Fulton County Issues Property Tax Bills
More Tax Hikes Coming in Chicago
Pennsylvania Approves Property Tax Amendment
South Carolina - Appeals Can Still Be Filed for 2016 Calamities
Tax Notices Delayed in Miami-Dade
October 2017
California Tax Relief for Catastrophic Wildfires
Houston Won’t Raise Property Taxes for Hurricane Recovery
Iowa Faces Financial Trouble Over Property Tax Reform
Nashville Property Owners Win More Appeals
Texas - New Tax Filing Deadlines
September 2017
Chicago Property Taxes Going Up Again
Houston Proposes Tax Hike Following Hurricane Harvey
Louisiana Exemption Process Creates Confusion
St. Louis Sues Over Property Tax Election Results
U.S. Cities with the Highest and Lowest Property Taxes
August 2017
Houston Office Vacancies Lead to Lawsuits
Ohio Supreme Court Rules on Valuation of Leased-Fee Properties
Property Tax Report Card for the 85th Texas Legislature
Washington State Budget Includes Tax Hikes and Tax Cuts
July 2017
California Abolishes Board of Equalization
Indiana Dark Stores Methodology Upheld
Investigation Launched into Cook County's Assessment Process
South Carolina Manufacturers Get Tax Break
Wisconsin Considers Personal Property Tax Repeal
June 2017
2016 Cook County Equalization Factor Rises
Michigan Dark Stores Bill Has Wide-Ranging Impact
Pennsylvania Supreme Court Hears School Appeals Case
Texas Special Session Will Address Property Tax Reform
Washington - Proposed Legislation Replaces Tax Cap
May 2017
Chicago Hit with Deluge of Tax Hikes
Court Ruling May Lead to More Revaluations in Pennsylvania
Denver Values Increase by Double Digits
Philadelphia Commercial Values Up 40%
Tarrant County Computer Problems Fixed
April 2017
Cook County Revamps Property Tax Incentive Ordinance
Proposed Nevada Bill Changes Tax Cap to a Tax Floor
New Jersey Tax Cap Exemption Advances
Oregon Legislation Could Raise Tax Bills
Texas Senate Approves Tax Bills
March 2017
Cook County's 2016 Equalization Factor is Rising
Georgia Property Tax Bills Filed
Higher PP Tax Exemptions Proposed in Colorado
Houston Recapture Issue Goes Back to Voters
Mecklenburg County 2019 Reval Underway
February 2017
Colorado Study Proposes Lower Residential Assessment Ratio
D.C. Commercial Properties East of the Anacostia River May Get Tax Break
Detroit Makes Headway in Historic Citywide Reappraisal
Illinois Property Tax Freeze May Advance
Nevada Bill Sets Floor for Commercial Property Tax Increases
January 2017
California Multifamily Forecast
Denver Market Trends - How Does Your Property Compare?
Ohio Developers May Get Tax Break
Precedents Set in California Court Cases
Showdown Looms Over Texas Tax Reform
December 2016
Austin Loses Appraisal Challenge
Durham County Moves to More Frequent Reappraisals
Houston Defeats Proposal to Share School Property Taxes
Tarrant County Problems Persist
Texas Property Tax Reform Bill Filed
November 2016
Denver Apartment Face Double-Digit Tax Hikes
Louisiana - Parish-Wide Reductions Approved
New Mexico Named Best State for Business Property Taxes
South Carolina 2006 Property Tax Relief Law Under Review
Taxes and Fees are Going Up to Fight Homelessness in Denver
October 2016
Colorado Votes on Tax Exemption
Dark Store Assessment Comes to Texas
Louisiana - New Restrictions on Industrial Property Tax Estimates
Philadelphia Transfer Taxes Going Up
Southeast Wisconsin Values Rebound
September 2016
Dallas County Values Increase More than 10%
Licensed Representation Required for Florida Appeals
Philadelphia Schools Go After Undervalued Properties
Seattle Seeks Higher Taxes for Mass Transit
Tarrant County Must Issue $12 Million in Tax Refunds
August 2016
Denver Proposes Higher Taxes & Fees for Affordable Housing
DFW Retail Vacancy Hits 30 Year Low
Highest and Lowest U.S. Property Tax Rates
Michigan Big Box Retail Bill Advances
Property Tax Hikes Predicted for Pennsylvania Schools
July 2016
Apartment Building Boom in Dallas/Fort Worth
Cook County Tax Bills Headed Up
California - Property Tax Hikes Proposed to Help the Homeless
Texas Supreme Court Upholds School Funding Plan
Wisconsin Businesses Push for PP Tax Repeal
June 2016
Florida Beach Tax Ruling Reversed
More Challenges to Dark Store Assessment
Philadelphia Revaluation Comes Up Short
Potential Tax Hikes Tied to Alternate Revenue Bonds
May 2016
Austin Commercial Values Jump 20%-30%
Florida Tweaks Taxpayer Bill of Rights
Higher Recordation Tax Proposed in Montgomery County
Indiana Approves Consolidating Appeal Boards
Mecklenburg County - Another Reval Review
April 2016
Florida Tax Cut Winners and Losers
Houston Office Values Increase 10%-25% in a Declining Market
Indiana Passes New Law on Big Box Retail Assessment
Pennsylvania - Split Tax Roll Proposed
Wisconsin Supreme Court to Rule on Low-Income Housing Assessment
March 2016
Arizona Bill Seeks to Boost BPP Tax Exemption
Indiana - More Legislation for Assessing Big Box Stores
Iowa Appeal Deadlines Moved Up
February 2016
California Initiative Raises Taxes on High-Dollar Properties
Cutting Illinois Property Taxes
Michigan Personal Property Tax Exemptions Kick In
Virginia Bills Benefit Taxpayers
January 2016
Maryland - Double-digit Assessment Hikes Reported
Oregon Changes Tax Filing Deadline
December 2015
Austin Appraisal Lawsuit Dismissed
Chicago Passes Property Tax Hike
Michigan Retailers Association Opposes Legislation
Santa Clara County Abolishes Appeal Fee
West Virginia Study Opposes BPP Tax Elimination
November 2015
Austin Appraisal Lawsuit Underway
North Carolina Amends Laws on Property Tax Refunds and Underpayments
West Virginia Considers Eliminating BPP Taxes
October 2015
Chicago Commercial Owners Face Higher Taxes
Indiana - More Tax Regulations for Big-Box Stores?
Philadelphia - Higher Commercial Property Taxes Proposed
Texas Tackles School Finance Again
Utah Property Owners Face Higher School Property Taxes
September 2015
California Initiative Creates Property Tax Surcharge
Indiana Counties Don't Exempt BPP
Maryland Court Relaxes Stand on Date of Finality
Michigan Set to Tackle "Dark Stores" Assessment
Texas Faces Lawsuit Over Property Valuation System
August 2015
Apartment Rents Soar in Dallas/Fort Worth
Colorado Property Owners Brace for Higher Taxes
Nevada Tax Abatements Spur Investment
Ohio Bill Bans Schools from Challenging Assessed Values
Wisconsin Assessments - What's Fair?
July 2015
Austin Appraisal Challenge Goes to Court
California Split-Roll Tax Initiative Proposed
Chicago Area Businesses Could Face Even Higher Property Taxes
Georgia Court Upholds Taxation of Sec. 42 Credits
Indiana County, PA Conducts First Reval in Nearly 50 Years
June 2015
Arizona Property Tax Bills Defeated
Austin Challenges Commercial Property Appraisals
Indiana - New Law Requires Cost Approach
Pennsylvania Tax Shift Bill Moves to Senate
Texas Legislature Approves Tax Cuts
May 2015
California Considers Changes on Parcel Taxes
Georgia Approves Tax Law Changes
Gloucester Assessment Pilot Program Complete
Orlando Apartment Values on the Rise
Texas - How the Real Estate Market Impacts Property Taxes
April 2015
DC Considers Additional Assessment Reform
Florida Budget Plan Relies on Higher Property Taxes
Higher Values Expected for DFW Industrial Properties
Indiana Considers Wide-Ranging Property Tax Bill
Minnesota Property Tax Levies Increase Across the Board
March 2015
Arizona - Concerns Raised Over Proposed Legislation
Industrial Assessments Headed Up in Atlanta Metro
Personal Property Tax Legislation Filed
Utah Considers Property Tax Hike
February 2015
Arizona May Revert to Annual Assessments
Colorado - Higher Property Taxes Forecasted
Erroneous Interest Must Be Repaid
Grants Available in Gaston County, N.C.
Indiana Court Decision Good News for Big Box Retail
January 2015
Florida's Amendment 1 Will Lead to Higher Property Taxes
Increased Growth Forecast for D/FW Office Market
Spot Appeals Under Attack in Pennsylvania
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