Property Tax
Before You Vote, Ask This
Campaign season produces plenty of promises. Candidates tell us what they will spend, cut, subsidize, protect, and deliver. Voters should ask a harder question: What limits will you put on yourself once you have power? Washington Post columnist…
Why are the Twin Cities doing so much worse than other…
We at Center of the American Experiment have long tracked the collapse of commercial real estate…
As property taxes surge again, hammering affordability,…
This year, Minnesotans were hit with an extra $1 billion ($164 per person) in property taxes, and it…
Options to eliminate property taxes
Calls to eliminate property taxes are echoing across the country, understandably generating…
Will politicians serve local government or their…
A public opinion poll conducted last month shows that self-described conservatives, moderates, and…
Affordability issue #1: Property tax increases far exceed most Kansans’ change in personal income
The #1 affordability issue facing many Kansans is property tax increases that are literally taxing some people out of their homes and prompting some small businesses to close. The average taxable assessed home value jumped 40% over the last four…
Property Tax Relief Options Explained
The most important point to understand regarding property taxes is that they are budget-driven. This…
87% of BOTA property tax appeals granted or partially…
Some Kansas legislators opposed property tax assessment limits because they believe there is nothing…
Oklahoma farmers benefit from an assessment limit
Perhaps the strongest objection to an assessment limit over the last two years came from the Kansas…
How to control property taxes and ease affordability…
This week I’ve looked at how property tax hikes are making life less affordable for Minnesotans and…
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