House Proposes Property Tax Transparency
Property tax assessments hit the mailboxes and the news this month and given such extraordinary (10 – 20 percent) increases, many people are fearful about what this will mean for their property tax bill. And rightfully so. Property taxes often
Property Tax Relief
Taking Property Taxes off Autopilot
Without some curbs, property taxes can become unaffordable.
Central Iowa Assessments Up…Again
Comparing Per Capita Property Taxes
At one time, states relied heavily on property taxes as a source of revenue. Local property taxes are largely used to fund police departments, emergency services, road maintenance, and other services mainly associated with property ownership or residency. While states’
Boom times for city budgets
Property taxes were due on March 31, so for many people, property taxes may be top of mind right now. It’s always a good idea to turn the bill over and look at which local governments receive what share of
There’s More to the Story Than Tax Rates
This is the time of year when local governments finalize their budgets for the coming year (starting July 1). One of the first things people look at is what’s happening with the property tax rate. Often a city will proudly