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California 2022 Tax Initiatives
By Scott Donald, Irvine
A couple of meaningful property tax initiatives have been filed with the California Attorney General’s office for 2022. With enough valid signatures, the measures will be on the November ballot next year. Get the full story.
Colorado Adjusts Assessment Ratios
By Alex Martinez, Denver
Legislation approved in the last session temporarily adjusts the assessment ratio for several classes of taxable properties in Colorado, including residential and multifamily residential. Get the full story.
Indiana BPP Tax Reexamined
By John O'Neil, Chicago
With the current state budget surplus in Indiana, there’s a movement underway to eliminate, or at least lessen the impact of Business Personal Property taxes. Get the full story.
Industrial - Real Estate's Hottest Asset Class
By Vicki Robbins, Dallas
There have been $51.2 billion of industrial sales this year through October, with 2021 already surpassing last year’s sales volume. With rapid growth, industrial properties may be left over assessed for property tax purposes. Get the full story.
Orlando Hotels Have Not Recovered
By John Heatley, Orlando
Orlando’s hotel recovery stalled in October thanks to a lack of business travelers. All property owners with ties to Orlando tourism, and especially hospitality properties, need to carefully review their 2021 financials as they may provide support for a reduced 2022 tax assessment. Get the full story.
The Return of Retail Will Bring Assessment Increases
By Scott Buie, Dallas
Although retail property values have contracted during the pandemic, current market trends point to an increase in demand for retail space going forward. This will decrease vacancy levels for existing properties and push rental rates up in the future. These two factors are the driving force for increasing property values. Get the full story.
Texas Chapter 313 Property Tax Breaks Set to Expire
By Foy Mitchell, Dallas
Texas' largest corporate tax break program must be renewed by lawmakers, or it will lapse at the end of 2022. If the law is extended, it will probably be amended to ensure compliance with legislative intent. Get the full story.
Reappraisal Change Reversed in Shelby County, TN
By Lee Wharton, Memphis
The Tennessee State Board of Equalization overruled a move by Shelby County Commissioners to move from a 4-year to a 2-year reappraisal system. Therefore, Shelby County’s next revaluation will remain on schedule for the 2025 tax season.
Get the full story.
King County, WA Requires Additional Documentation
By Scott Donald, Irvine
A copy of the original value change notice is now required for all appeals filed in King County, Washington. With offices closed through the end of the year for in-person services, taxpayers should file their online appeals well in advance of the deadline.
Get the full story.
Chicago Apartment Values on the Rise
By Bob Tivnan, CMI, Chicago
New apartment construction is booming in downtown Chicago. With demand up and new units in the pipeline, existing apartment values will be increasing. Get the full story.
Colorado Proposal Targets Short-Term Rentals
By Joe Monzon, Denver
Colorado vacation homes could be taxed the same as hotels and motels, under a proposal by the Joint Budget Committee. Similar legislation proposed last year failed.
Get the full story.
Office Recovery Underway
By Vicki Robbins, Dallas
Office leasing activity is up and analysts participating in a recent webinar believe momentum is building toward a return to normalcy following the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and Delta variant. Get the full story.
South Florida’s Industrial Market Surges
By Tony Garcia, Fort Lauderdale
The need for more e-commerce and third-party logistics space is leading the way for low vacancies and rising values on South Florida’s industrial/warehouse space.
Get the full story.
Texans Will Vote on Property Tax Cut
By Foy Mitchell, Dallas
The Texas Legislature approved sending a constitutional amendment to voters next year that would raise the homestead exemption. If approved, it will transfer more of the property tax burden to business and industry. Get the full story.
Chicago Budget Plan Raises Property Tax Levy
By Bob Tivnan, CMI, Chicago
The Chicago City Council is considering a 2022 budget that includes a $76.5 million property tax increase. After public hearings are held, the budget will be adopted in December.
Get the full story.
Colorado Votes on Assessment Rate Changes
By Joe Monzon, Denver
A proposition to temporarily reduce Colorado’s property tax assessment rates is on the November 2nd ballot. Even if it passes, officials say it may not deliver the tax savings sponsors have promised. Get the full story.
Equitable Taxation in a Digital Economy
By Bob Tivnan, CMI, Chicago
The more digital an economy gets, the more unfair the distribution of costs becomes if property tax is a principal source of revenues. That’s the message in an essay written by Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi for the Chicago Council on Global Affairs.
Get the full story.
Hotels Hit by COVID-19
By Scott Donald, Irvine
COVID-19 is the worst economic event in the history of the U.S. hotel industry. During the pandemic, economic obsolescence must be carved out of the aggregate valuation for such complex assets to be fairly assessed for tax purposes. Get the full story.
Texas Strengthens Taxpayer Rights
By Foy Mitchell, Dallas
In the Third Special Legislative Session, Texas lawmakers are looking at a $2 billion property tax cut. While debate on a tax cut continues, changes have been made to state law that should benefit taxpayers. Get the full story.
California Can Cancel Property Tax Penalties
By Scott Donald, Irvine
New legislation amends the California Revenue and Taxation Code to allow penalties and other delinquency charges to be cancelled if the failure to make a payment was due to hardship arising from a COVID-19 shelter-in-place order. Get the full story.
Cook County Businesses Slammed with Tax Increases
By Philip Utterback, Chicago
A report by the Cook County Treasurer’s office finds that nearly 80% of all commercial property owners received higher property tax bills this year. Officials admit “it's certainly a hard time raising taxes on commercial property owners with everything that's going on."
Get the full story.
Dallas/Fort Worth Leads Multifamily Boom
By Brian Cox and Jim Syverson, Dallas
In the first half of 2021, 27,700 new apartments delivered in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex. With demand for rentals at an all-time high, the new developments are expected to continue the trend for higher apartment prices and higher property tax burdens.
Get the full story.
Philadelphia Commercial Property Tax Hikes
Were Unconstitutional
By Tom Branham, Washington D.C.
Philadelphia’s practice of targeting commercial and industrial properties in its 2018 reassessment was illegal, according to a new court ruling. The city may be required to repay the real estate taxes paid by commercial property owners with interest.
Get the full story.
Wisconsin Property Taxes Skyrocket with Tax Cap Exceptions
By John O'Neil, CMI, Chicago
Throughout Wisconsin, local officials have increasingly turned to a small number of exceptions in state law that allow them to raise property taxes. As a result, property taxes paid in 2021 marked the largest increase in a decade. Get the full story.
California Change of Ownership Statements are Crucial
By Scott Donald, Irvine
Failure to file a Change of Ownership Statement in California can have significant ramifications including losing the burden of proof on a personal property purchase price and being assessed for back taxes. Get the full story.
Colorado Property Tax Legislation
By Alex Martinez, Denver
The Colorado Legislature passed several important new laws relating to property taxes during the regular session. Of particular importance are a law giving the Colorado Board of Assessment Appeals authority to increase a property’s taxable value and a law providing a business personal property tax exemption starting with the 2021 tax year. Get the full story.
Cook County Final 2020 Multiplier Announced
By Bob Tivnan, CMI, Chicago
Cook County’s final tax equalization factor (multiplier) for 2020 is set at 3.2234. The multiplier does not cause individual tax bills to go up. It merely determines how the tax bill will be divided among different classes of property. Get the full story.
Illinois Bill Allows Recapture for Property Tax Refunds
By Philip Utterback, Chicago
If a bill passed by the Illinois Legislature becomes law, taxpayers will ultimately be paying for refunds issued from prior year appeals granted to some property owners. Opponents contend it allows taxing districts to collect money that never truly existed because the assessments were erroneous. Get the full story.
Pennsylvania Upholds School District Appeals
By Tom Branham, Washington D.C.
The Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court sided with a school district’s method of selecting which properties to appeal in hopes of gaining more tax revenue. Justices ruled the practice is reasonable and does not conflict with laws barring appeals from being selected based on a property’s classification. Get the full story.
Colorado Supreme Court: House Bill 21-1164
Does Not Violate TABOR
By Alex Martinez, Denver
Some Colorado school districts will be able to gradually raise property taxes without the approval of voters under new legislation. The General Assembly approved House Bill 1164 following a decision by the Colorado Supreme Court that the bill doesn’t violate the state’s Taxpayer Bill of Rights. Get the full story.
Government Debt Adds to Property Tax Burden
By Philip Utterback, Chicago
Pensions and local government borrowing have a huge impact on property taxes. A new report shows some properties in Cook County, Illinois carry an attributed share of debt over 40%. Get the full story.
Kansas – Property Tax Relief for COVID Closures
By Ryan Freitas, Dallas
Starting next year, companies impacted by the coronavirus shutdown will be eligible for property tax refunds, thanks to new legislation passed in Kansas. Businesses can apply for a reimbursement of the property taxes levied during the shutdown. Get the full story.
Ohio Approves Pandemic Considerations for Appeals
By Robert Boxley, MBA, CMI, Chicago
Property owners and tenants in Ohio may qualify for a special extended property valuation challenge process for tax year 2020. It’s an effort to provide property tax relief to Ohio businesses hardest hit by the COVID-19 pandemic. Get the full story.
Texas Tax Legislation Passed
By Foy Mitchell, Dallas
Several bills passed by the Texas Legislature will significantly improve the overall property tax system to the benefit of taxpayers. The new laws seek to make the system more transparent and ensure property owners have every opportunity to seek equitable value. Get the full story.
Warehouse Tax Planned in Los Angeles Area
By Scott Donald, Irvine
The South Coast Air Quality Management District adopted new legislation targeted at warehouse properties to help reduce smog. It does not regulate emissions directly from warehouses but imposes requirements on facilities as “indirect sources” of pollutants because of the vehicle emissions that occur there. Get the full story.
Arizona Assessment Ratio
By Rick Edwards, Phoenix
Business groups are lobbying for legislation to reduce commercial property taxes in Arizona. They are proposing to gradually phase down the commercial assessment rate to 17% over the next two years. Get the full story.
Florida Commercial Rent Tax Reduced
By William C. Coleman III, Orlando
Tax revenue from a new sales tax on out-of-state online retailers will ultimately reduce Florida’s commercial rent tax from 5.5% to 2%. Get the full story.
Georgia Appeals Court Rules on Subleases
By Paul Miller, Atlanta
Landlords who accept partial rent or allow a tenant to skip paying rent in a sublease may find themselves at a disadvantage. A court ruling says terms must be in writing for the original terms of the lease to be enforced. Get the full story.
Nashville Property Values Increase – Tax Rate Adjusted
By Lee Wharton, Memphis
The Nashville Metro City Council is considering an automatic property tax rate adjustment following this year's reappraisal. Assessments in North Nashville and other parts of Davidson County increased as much as 59% with the reappraisal. Get the full story.
Texas May Expand Tax Exemption
By Foy Mitchell, Dallas
Texas lawmakers are debating a bill to raise the exemption threshold on income-producing tangible personal property from $500 to $2,500. If approved, the tax break will be effective January 1, 2022. Get the full story.
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.
December 2020
Chicago Budget Raises Property Taxes
Philadelphia Amends Property Tax Abatement
Miami-Dade Wants Tax Interest Money Back
Texas Cities Have Highest Property Tax Rates
Texas Legislature Focuses on Property Tax
November 2020
California - Split-Roll Tax Plan Fails
Chicago Budget Proposal Includes Property Tax Hike
Colorado Repeals Gallagher Amendment
Property Tax Overhaul in Montgomery County
San Francisco Transfer Tax Doubles for Expensive Property Sales
October 2020
California Commercial Eviction Moratorium Extended
San Francisco Transfer Tax Could Become Even More Expensive
Texas Property Taxes Have Skyrocketed
Unfair Tax Disparities Validated in Cook County, IL
September 2020
Capitalization of Expenses Not Assessable
Cook County Postponed Property Tax Payments Hit $1.8 Billion
Foreclosure and Eviction Protection Extended in California
Nashville Tax Rollback May Go to Voters
South Carolina Court of Appeals Extends ATI Filing Deadline
August 2020
California - Deadline Extended for County Boards to Rule on Appeals
Chicago Real Estate Market in Flux
Florida Allows Digital Signatures for Leases
Hotels File Lawsuit to Block San Francisco's Healthy Buildings Ordinance
Uncertainty in the Houston Office Market
July 2020
California Court Rules on Transfer Tax
Chicago and Cook County Budgets in the Red
Florida Rules Rushmore Assessment Method Illegal
Georgia Bill Addresses Virtual Hearings and Appeal Costs
Pro and Con Studies Released on Prop 15
June 2020
California Considers New Laws to Address COVID-19
Colorado's Gallagher Amendment Faces Repeal
Cook County Final 2019 Multiplier Set
Delaware’s Property Tax System is Unconstitutional
Texas Taxes Will Depend on Rates
May 2020
Florida Sales Tax Plunge May Drive Up Other Taxes
Illinois Counties Waive Late Penalties on Property Taxes
Nashville Could Face Double-digit Tax Hike
Philadelphia Property Tax Hike Proposed
San Francisco May Delay One Tax and Implement Another
April 2020
California - How Will the Split Roll Tax Measure Play Out During COVID-19?
Chicago - Property Tax Uncertainties Impact Investment
Cook County Receives a Lower Tentative Multiplier
San Francisco Brokers Urge City to Reconsider Vacancy Tax
Washington Bill Eliminates State School Property Tax
March 2020
Chicago Studies Inclusionary Zoning
Georgia Appeals Court Upholds Assessment Freeze Following Appeal
Hawaii Property Tax Constitutional Amendments Proposed
Indiana Considers Taxing Current Cash Value of Personal Property
Oregon Could Bring Back Real Estate Transfer Taxes
February 2020
Colorado Considers Commercial Classification for Short-term Rentals
Hawaii - Wind Turbines are Not Real Property
How to Fix Illinois Property Taxes? Task Force Has Ideas
Ohio Bill Seeks to Expand Transfer Taxes
Tennessee Property Tax Rate Cap Proposed
January 2020
Colorado Tackles School Finance Reform
Maryland Assessments Rise for Seventh Year in a Row
Philadelphia Won’t Revalue Properties in 2020
Wisconsin Property Taxes for Schools Up by Highest Rate in a Decade
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
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