property tax

NOUN

charge on what is owned

Synonyms

WEAK

Example Sentences

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Then, they made the same ask: a property tax waiver.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026

According to the State Board of Equalization, the state does not reimburse local governments for the property tax revenue losses from the Disabled Veterans’ Exemption.

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

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