property tax
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of property tax
First recorded in 1800–10
Example Sentences
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What are Rachel Reeves' options on property tax?
From BBC ● Jul. 10, 2026
But in many areas of the U.S., the property tax rate will be stepped up and based on how much you pay for the home.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 23, 2026
County officials are examining the feasibility of forming an Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District that allows financing of public improvements secured against future property tax increases.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 12, 2026
Voters in the Bay Area suburb of El Cerrito last week rejected a property tax increase for libraries.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 7, 2026
The unemployment caused home foreclosures, leading to shortfalls in property tax receipts, and therefore holes in the school budget.
From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove
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