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Bill Seeks to Abolish Texas Property Taxes
By Foy Mitchell, Dallas
Legislation introduced in the Texas House would do away with property taxes. In exchange, a new Value Added Tax (VAT) would be initiated. If the bill becomes law, a 5-year adjustment period would occur.
Get the full story.
Colorado Adds More Risk to Appeals
By Joe Monzon, Denver
The Colorado State Board of Assessment Appeals has new power to raise property tax assessments in appeals. A legislative analysis says property tax revenues will likely increase as the result of the new legislation. Get the full story.
Colorado Bill Promotes School Finance Equity
By Joe Monzon, Denver
If a newly filed bill becomes law, property owners in some Colorado districts will see their taxes increase for public schools. It requires the Colorado Department of Education to adopt a correction schedule to begin phasing out school tax credits. Get the full story.
Texas Tax Incentives
By Foy Mitchell, Dallas
An Act passed in 2001 to give Texas a competitive edge in business location decisions is set to expire. There are supporters and opponents of legislation to continue the tax incentives. Get the full story.
Northern Virginia Counties Set Tax Rates
By Tom Branham, Washington D.C.
Real estate taxes across Northern Virginia will remain flat or decrease in the coming fiscal year. This comes as good news for commercial property owners whose property values have declined amid challenges created by the pandemic. Get the full story.
Houston Hotels Suffer
By Rodney Wheelwright, Houston
The widespread impact of the coronavirus pandemic has left the Houston hotel market more distressed than other big cities. The financial challenges facing hotels provide unique appeal opportunities this year.
Get the full story.
Can California Tax Away Homelessness?
By Scott Donald, Irvine
More California cities are looking to enact vacancy taxes on properties that sit empty for long periods of time. These taxes fund affordable housing development and related programs. Get the full story.
Philadelphia Tax Abatements Finalized
By Tom Branham, Washington D.C.
Details are coming out on new laws that will change Philadelphia’s property tax abatement programs. The abatement for commercial and industrial properties will be reduced by 10%; the residential tax abatement will be phased out; and a new residential construction tax will be implemented starting in 2022.
Get the full story.
Alexandria Appeal Deadline Approaches
By Tom Branham and Marc Bragin, Washington D.C.
Demand, vacancies, and effective rents are down for commercial properties in Alexandria, Virginia. The deadline to request a Review of Assessment is March 15. Get the full story.
Tax Bills Soar in King County, WA
By Ivan Perilla, Seattle
With voter-approved higher tax levies, property tax bills are going up by double digits in several towns in King County, Washington. Get the full story.
Changes to DC BID Tax Payments
By Tom Branham, Washington D.C.
Starting April 1, payments to Washington D.C. Business Improvement Districts will be included in one unified bill that also includes real property tax. All payments will go toward the property tax and penalties before the BID tax is paid. Owners should verify their payment info with the DC Office of Tax and Revenue.
Get the full story.
Colorado - Ghost of Gallagher?
By Joe Monzon, Denver
Just three months after Colorado voted to abolish the Gallagher Amendment, a group is starting the process to qualify a ballot proposal for November 2022 that would bring back parts of Gallagher.
Get the full story.
Cook County Tax Burden Shifts to Businesses
By Bob Tivnan, CMI, Chicago
The recent Cook County triennial reassessment has pushed taxes higher for business real estate compared with homes. Officials fear that rising assessments could undo efforts to promote economic development in Cook County’s south and southwestern suburbs. Get the full story.
Nevada May Tweak Tax Caps
By Joe Monzon, Denver
Two bills before the Nevada Legislature would tweak, but not remove, the state’s assessment caps on residential and business property. Both measures would require approval from two-thirds of the Senate and Assembly. Get the full story.
Ohio Will Not Consider Pandemic Impact to Values
By Robert Boxley, MBA, CMI, Chicago
Under Ohio law, property tax values are set on a January 1st lien date. Recent legislation to allow a change due to COVID-19 failed and therefore the economic impact of the pandemic will not be part of the assessment process for 2020. Get the full story.
Reassessment Comes to Delaware
By Tom Branham, Washington D.C.
Following a court ruling, one of Delaware’s three counties has announced plans to conduct its first reassessment in decades. The courts ruled the failure to conduct timely reassessments is unconstitutional. Get the full story.
San Francisco Apartment Properties Need a License to Raise Rents
By Scott Donald, Irvine
Starting next year, San Francisco will require apartment owners to provide confidential information to the city’s Rent Board to get a license to raise rents. Get the full story.
Maryland Tax Assessments Continue Upward Spiral
By Tom Branham, Washington D.C.
Maryland commercial properties saw a jump of 9.7% on average since the last Group 3 reassessment. The higher values are especially burdensome as the COVID-19 pandemic strains the real estate market statewide. Get the full story.
Commercial Values Slowly Rebound
By Vicki Robbins, Dallas
Property pricing has firmed up over the past few months, according to a new report. With interest rates this low, it is easy to see real estate prices increasing. Get the full story.
Chicago Property Tax Burden Escalates
By Philip Utterback, Chicago
A new study shows that in the past 20 years, commercial property taxes in Chicago rose by 81% with even more dramatic increases downtown. With the tax hike approved and Chicago being reassessed this year, the trend will definitely continue. Get the full story.
Best and Worst States for Property Tax
By Vicki Robbins, Dallas
Property taxes impose one of the most substantial state and local tax burdens most businesses face. The states that score the best on Tax Foundation’s property tax are New Mexico, Indiana, Idaho, Delaware, Nevada, and Ohio. Get the full story.
Chicago Budget Raises Property Taxes
By Phil Utterback, Chicago
Chicago’s 2021 city budget includes a double dose of higher property taxes. The spending plan has a one-time property tax increase generating $43 million. In addition, property taxes will increase each year with inflation tied to the consumer price index. Get the full story.
Philadelphia Amends Property Tax Abatement
By Tom Branham, Washington D.C.
The Philadelphia City Council approved new legislation that makes major changes to the city’s 10-year property tax abatement on new construction and renovation. The abatement is ending for residential property and a new 1% tax is added to the value of new construction and renovation. For commercial property, the tax abatement is being reduced by 10%. Get the full story.
Miami-Dade Wants Tax Interest Money Back
By Tony Garcia, Fort Lauderdale
Some property owners in Miami-Dade, Florida must pay the county back for part of the interest they received from successful appeals in 2011-2015. Get the full story.
Texas Cities Have Highest Property Tax Rates
By David Poer, Dallas
A new report finds that Texas has some of the most expensive effective property tax rates in the nation. Major Texas cities accounted for seven of the top 11 cities on the high tax rate list. Get the full story.
Texas Legislature Focuses on Property Tax
By Foy Mitchell, Dallas
Texas lawmakers go back in session January 12, 2021. Several bills have been prefiled relating to property tax, including swapping a portion of property taxes for sales tax and capping appraised values.
Get the full story.
Austin Approves Transit Tax
By Kevin Kirkpatrick, San Antonio
Austin property owners will be paying higher taxes following approval of Proposition A. The new tax revenue will fund improvements to a multi-billion-dollar public transit plan. Get the full story.
California - Split-Roll Tax Plan Fails
By Scott Donald, Irvine
Proposition 15, the statewide ballot measure that would have increased many businesses' property taxes, has been rejected by California voters. Get the full story.
Chicago Budget Proposal Includes Property Tax Hike
By Phil Utterback, Chicago
Chicago’s budget is running $1.2 billion in the red. The mayor is proposing to raise property taxes, gasoline taxes, and personal property lease taxes to help balance the budget. Get the full story.
Colorado Repeals Gallagher Amendment
By Joe Monzon, Denver
Colorado voters passed Amendment B to repeal the Gallagher Amendment. Since the Amendment’s inception in 1983, commercial properties have shouldered an increasing share of the tax burden compared to residential properties. Get the full story.
Property Tax Overhaul in Montgomery County
By Tom Branham, Washington D.C.
Voters in Montgomery County, Maryland approved doing away with an existing cap on the overall amount of property tax revenue the county can collect in favor of an annual cap on property tax rates.
Get the full story.
San Francisco Transfer Tax Doubles for Expensive
Property Sales
By Scott Donald, Irvine
Buying and selling high-dollar property in San Francisco just got more expensive. Voters approved Proposition I, which will increase the property transfer tax for property sales priced between $10 million and $25 million from 2.75% to 5.5%. Properties sold for more than $25 million will be taxed 6%, double the current 3% rate. Get the full story.
California Commercial Eviction Moratorium Extended
By Scott Donald, Irvine
Commercial real estate evictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic are now banned until next Spring. The Building and Owners and Managers Association is speaking out against the extension. Get the full story.
Colorado Votes on Amendment B
By Joe Monzon, Denver
Colorado’s Amendment B seeks to repeal the current tax policy requiring 55% of taxable real estate value come from commercial property owners. An accompanying piece of legislation freezes current assessment rates if Amendment B passes. Get the full story.
San Francisco Transfer Tax Could Become Even More Expensive
By Scott Donald, Irvine
If voters approve Proposition I in the November General Election, San Francisco transfer taxes will double for property sales valued at or above $10 million. Get the full story.
Texas Property Taxes Have Skyrocketed
By Foy Mitchell, Dallas
Prior to property tax reform legislation, city councils throughout Texas increased average property tax bills by double-digit percentages. The Wilmer City Council posted the highest one-year property tax increase last year of 37.79%. Get the full story.
Unfair Tax Disparities Validated in Cook County, IL
By Bob Tivnan, CMI, Chicago
Commercial property tax assessments did not meet industry standards under Cook County’s previous assessor, according to a new report. The study is of several that the new assessor has commissioned since taking office. Get the full story.
Capitalization of Expenses Not Assessable
By Kevin Kamfar, Irvine
Taxpayers with excludable costs on their balance sheets should carefully consider what they report on their business personal property tax return. A recent court decision acknowledges that net book value is not the same as fair market value for property tax purposes. Get the full story.
Cook County Postponed Property Tax Payments Hit $1.8 Billion
By Bob Tivnan, CMI, Chicago
Cook County taxpayers have put off paying their 2019 second installment taxes after late fees were waived through October 1. Most of the properties with outstanding taxes are commercial buildings.
Get the full story.
Foreclosure and Eviction Protection Extended in California
By Scott Donald, Irvine
California lawmakers extended eviction protection for apartment renters trying to make ends meet with job losses caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The new law provides no protection for commercial real estate tenants and landlords. Get the full story.
Nashville Tax Rollback May Go to Voters
By Lee Wharton, Memphis
After the Nashville Metro Council approved a property tax hike of 34%, more than 20,000 petition signatures were collected demanding a tax rollback. If all the signatures are verified, the issue will be on the December 5 ballot. Get the full story.
South Carolina Court of Appeals Extends ATI Filing Deadline
By Kevin Baker, Atlanta
County assessors cannot deny an assessable transfer of interest exemption just because it is claimed after the first year of eligibility. The ruling by the South Carolina Court of Appeals reverses an earlier decision.
Get the full story.
California - Deadline Extended for County Boards to
Rule on Appeals
By Scott Donald, Irvine
With disruptions caused by COVID-19, the two-year statute of limitations on BOE appeals has been temporarily extended, giving officials more time to make a final judgement. Get the full story.
Chicago Real Estate Market in Flux
By Bob Tivnan, CMI, Chicago
Hotels, retail stores, and office buildings are the Chicago real estate sectors suffering the most from the pandemic. Meanwhile, some industrial properties are experiencing a business boom. Get the full story.
Florida Allows Digital Signatures for Leases
By William C. Coleman III, Orlando
The new law will save landlords a considerable amount of time because now a lease requires just two parties to sign, rather than up to six. Get the full story.
Hotels File Lawsuit to Block San Francisco's Healthy Buildings Ordinance
By Scott Donald, Irvine
Stringent new cleaning standards for San Francisco hotels and commercial office buildings will be challenged in court. The Healthy Buildings ordinance is estimated to add more than $47 million in annual operating costs for San Francisco hotels. Get the full story.
Uncertainty in the Houston Office Market
By Kenneth Graeber, Houston
Increased vacancies, lower rents, and more concessions are expected in the Houston office market in response to the pandemic and the sharp decline in the energy sector. Get the full story.
California Court Rules on Transfer Tax
By Scott Donald, Irvine
The purchase of real estate encumbered by a long-term lease is not subject to San Francisco’s documentary transfer tax if the lease has a remaining term of 35 years or more. That’s the decision of a California Appeals Court. The ruling said in this case, the transfer tax amounted to a double tax on the property. Get the full story.
Chicago and Cook County Budgets in the Red
By Bob Tivnan, CMI, Chicago
Cook County, Illinois faces a $280 million deficit and the situation is worse in Chicago, where the budget could fall $700 million short. Chicago’s mayor says a property tax increase can’t be ruled out.
Get the full story.
Florida Rules Rushmore Assessment Method Illegal
By William C. Coleman III, Orlando
In a landmark ruling, Florida’s Fifth District Court of Appeal has ruled the Rushmore method violates Florida law. The decision means assessors must change the way they value hotels and other properties with significant ancillary income. Get the full story.
Georgia Bill Addresses Virtual Hearings and Appeal Costs
By Paul Miller, Atlanta
The Georgia General Assembly passed Senate Bill 410, which authorizes virtual tax appeal hearings and gives taxpayers the right to recoup litigation expenses in superior court appeals. Get the full story.
Pro and Con Studies Released on Prop 15
By Scott Donald, Irvine
California voters will consider major changes to the state’s property tax system on November 3. If approved, Proposition 15 will create a split-roll tax system that requires commercial and industrial property to be reassessed on a three-year cycle. Studies are coming out in support and in opposition of the change.
Get the full story.
California Considers New Laws to Address COVID-19
By Scott Donald, Irvine
California state and city officials are considering ways to help business property owners and lessors recover from the economic fallout triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic. Proposals would protect both landlords and tenants. Get the full story.
Colorado's Gallagher Amendment Faces Repeal
By Joe Monzon, Denver
Colorado voters will decide in November whether to do away with the state’s Gallagher amendment. The repeal would keep residential values from falling, which costs local governments essential tax revenue.
Get the full story.
Cook County Final 2019 Multiplier Set
By Bob Tivnan, CMI, Chicago
Cook County’s final 2019 multiplier of 2.9160 increased slightly from last year and from the tentative factor announced earlier this year. The goal of the multiplier is to help the state achieve more uniform property assessments. Get the full story.
Delaware’s Property Tax System is Unconstitutional
By Tom Branham, Washington D.C.
A court ruling says that by continuing to use decades-old valuations when preparing assessment rolls, counties are violating the uniformity clause of Delaware’s state constitution. Parties in the case have 45 days to submit a schedule to govern the remedy phase. Get the full story.
Texas Taxes Will Depend on Rates
By Foy Mitchell, Dallas
Texas’ three largest cities: Houston, Dallas, and San Antonio are expecting a 10% to 15% decline in city revenues because of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new study. Local tax jurisdictions must find ways to raise enough tax revenue to fund essential services and at the same time avoid overburdening taxpayers who are dealing with their own financial hardships. Get the full story.
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.
Get the full story.
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.
Get the full story.
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.
Get the full story.
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.
Get the full story.
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.
Get the full story.
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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