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property tax

NOUN
charge on what is owned
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Property-tax revolts have erupted around the country in recent years as homeowners’ tax bills have climbed along with home values.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

Property-tax assessment caps have been around for decades in states like California, with the intention of protecting homeowners from surging bills.

From MarketWatch • May 1, 2026

Property-tax bills, home-insurance premiums and utility costs have also climbed in many parts of the country.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

Property-tax increases in Federal Way will be less than King County Assessor John Wilson previously said.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 1, 2018

Property-tax receipts, which mainly benefit local governments, increased 7.8 percent.

From BusinessWeek • Jan. 19, 2011



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