property tax
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of property tax
First recorded in 1800–10
Example Sentences
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The basic property tax exemption, or the $100,000 exemption, is available to all fully disabled veterans.
From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026
Mayor Zohran Mamdani is abandoning his proposed 9.5% property tax hike for New York City owners following widespread criticism.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026
Economists view the property tax changes as a potential start to a broader reform agenda aimed at boosting economic growth and productivity.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026
Council members reinstated the property tax in his absence.
From Salon • May 3, 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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