property tax
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of property tax
First recorded in 1800–10
Example Sentences
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It suggests that raising domestic rates, a property tax on houses, to match the level of council tax in England would raise more than £400m a year.
From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026
This includes property tax, insurance, utilities, maintenance, services and mortgage interest.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 19, 2026
Pittsburgh has long used a two-part property tax with a higher rate on land.
From Barron's • Apr. 17, 2026
The company says it will create jobs and generate $28.75 million in annual property tax revenue.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 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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