Property Tax News

  • Crossroads Church's land buy brings traffic and tax revenue concerns to township July 14, 2026 9:14 pm WCPO 9 - Ohio WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP, Ohio — Crossroads Church bought its first acres of rolling woodlands and farmland in Clermont County in 2016 to create a primitive campsite where visitors could experience God in a unique way. The Oakley-based megachurch purchased …
  • Insurance now eats up 8.5% of housing costs: report July 14, 2026 7:52 pm National Mortgage News - New York Extreme weather disasters, along with inflation, are elevating the cost of home insurance across the country, a new industry report found. Processing Content Home insurance makes up 8.5% of typical monthly housing costs for homeowners with a mortgage …
  • Study reveals the most ‘retirement-friendly’ U.S. states: Arizona ranks second July 14, 2026 5:26 pm Gila Valley Central - Arizona Study reveals the most ‘retirement-friendly’ U.S. states: Arizona ranks second A new study ranks Arizona second among the best states for retirees based on affordability and safety-related factors. Arizona performs well across key factors, notably …
  • Moody's restores Austin, Texas, GO rating to Aaa July 14, 2026 4:14 pm The Bond Buyer - New York Moody's Ratings restored Austin's general obligation rating, which had been downgraded to Aa1 in 2020, to Aaa, and upgraded some of the city's other bond ratings. Adobe Stock Moody's Ratings boosted Austin's general obligation rating a …
  • 41% of DeKalb Residential Real Estate is Overvalued July 14, 2026 1:42 pm EIN Presswire O'Connor discusses how 41% of DeKalb residential real estate is overvalued. ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, July 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- While the Atlanta area has become one of the largest boom areas in the United States, it is …
  • Lubbock City Council considers expanding support for Animal Services July 14, 2026 2:37 am KCBD - Texas LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - The Lubbock City Council will continue its discussion on the city’s finances later this week, following earlier conversations about priorities for next year’s funding plan. Among the first concerns raised were infrastructure …
  • New Mexico affordable housing developers ask lawmakers for tax relief, predictability July 13, 2026 10:24 pm Source New Mexico Even though the New Mexico Legislature has made historic investments of roughly $500 million in recent legislative sessions to address the state’s housing shortage, prominent New Mexico affordable housing developers told lawmakers Monday they are having …
  • Seven States Down, Forty-Three to Go: The Squatter Fix Is Not Complicated July 13, 2026 10:20 pm California Globe Point first: a squatter almost never walks away owning your house. The racket is what it costs you to prove he doesn’t. South Carolina just handed property owners a faster way to find out. On June 25, both chambers of the Legislature passed a bill, …
  • 3 Tarrant Appraisal District seats on the November ballot as board considers reappraisal plan July 13, 2026 9:14 pm Fort Worth Report - Texas Filing opens Saturday to run for a seat on the Tarrant Appraisal District, the government entity responsible for local property appraisals and tax exemption administration in the county.  TAD’s three elected board member positions are set to appear on …
  • Why the Meta project matters for El Paso: Dee Margo  July 13, 2026 8:35 pm El Paso Times - Texas Updated July 13, 2026, 10:58 a.m. MT During my time as president of the El Paso Independent School District Board of Managers and later as mayor of El Paso, one challenge followed us year after year: how do we grow our tax base enough to support the …
  • Perry argues AI data centers have benefits, need vetting July 13, 2026 8:34 pm Lubbock Avalanche-Journal - Texas By State Sen. Charles PerryJuly 13, 2026, 12:52 p.m. CT The water Texans rely on today isn’t there by accident. It is available to us now because previous generations had the foresight to invest in water infrastructure long before the need for that water …
  • Development Incentives Quarterly: July 2026 July 13, 2026 6:13 pm JD Supra - California Q&A with Danielle Casey, President and CEO, Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance In this edition of Development Incentives Quarterly, we welcome Danielle Casey, president and CEO of the Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance (LVGEA). In this Q&A, …
  • Storm-damaged properties may qualify for temporary tax exemptions July 13, 2026 4:34 pm Springtown Epigraph - Texas Properties damaged in the April 25 EF1 tornado and storm may qualify for a temporary property tax exemption, according to a news release from the Texas Comptroller’s office. Tax Code Section 11.35, Temporary Exemption for Qualified Property Damaged by …
  • Harrison County seeks legal counsel as it considers joining regional groundwater conservation district July 13, 2026 2:19 pm Marshall News Messenger - Texas Harrison County commissioners have voted to hire legal counsel as they consider joining a 16-county groundwater conservation district to help safeguard the region’s water resources. Specifically, Harrison County leaders say such a district would allow …
  • How states are responding to data center risk on housing July 13, 2026 10:15 am National Mortgage News - New York Today's data center boom has lawmakers and property owners alike raising warnings about risks constructions have on the cost of homeownership, but some argue current opposition doesn't fully address nuances or current needs. Processing Content …
  • Kenedy City Council to consider $10 million water funding, tax rate process during Tuesday meeting July 13, 2026 2:26 am The Karnes Countywide - Texas KENEDY – From major infrastructure investments to property tax planning and public safety initiatives, the Kenedy City Council is expected to tackle a full agenda Tuesday night that could shape several of the city's priorities for the coming year. The …
  • Flood Insurance Gap Will Squeeze Local Governments, Homeowners, Moody’s Says July 13, 2026 2:23 am Insurance Journal By William Rabb The flood insurance gap in the United States is big–and it’s not getting better. And the consequences of that gap are about to worsen for property owners and state and local governments, thanks to increasing rainfall amounts, stronger storm …
  • Beginning, Again: Retirement in Massachusetts is a mixed picture July 12, 2026 11:50 pm Daily Hampshire Gazette - Massachusetts Sign up for the Gazette's morning newsletter and get essential news each day. Last year, a total of 2.1 million Americans ages 65 and up relocated; of those 1 in 5 crossed state lines, according to a report by HireAHelper, an online platform for moving …
  • City of College Station Awarded Triple A Moody Rating July 12, 2026 10:53 pm WTAW - Texas The City of College Station has been awarded the highest financial status awarded by Moody Ratings. Moody is a global credit rating agency that assesses the financial health and creditworthiness of borrowers, governments, and corporations. Their Aaa rating …
  • Kathy's #Mailbag, July 10, 2026 July 12, 2026 7:57 pm The News Gazette - Illinois Drop in a question of your very own BY CLICKING HERE or by emailing Kathy Reiser at mailbag@news-gazette.com. A new housing development is coming to southwest Champaign, between Copper Creek Church and Barkstall Elementary School … some new EV chargers on …
  • Here’s how Bexar County plans to avoid a tax increase while others raise rates July 12, 2026 1:46 pm San Antonio Report - Texas As property value declined this year, Bexar County is among the many taxing entities projecting less revenue than the year before. But unlike the City of San Antonio and other municipalities, which are calling for big tax hikes to bridge the gap, county …
  • City’s credit rating tumbles as latest audit is released July 11, 2026 7:47 pm Progress Times - Texas The Mission city council accepted its late annual audit on June 26, nine months after its due date, and learned that it remains in violation of its own ordinance which requires the city to maintain two months’ worth of operating expenses in reserve.     …
  • $200 Million Budget Hit? Florida Counties Warn Against DeSantis Tax Proposal July 11, 2026 6:47 pm International Business Times Singapore Florida property tax amendment faces political resistance. Proposal would significantly expand homestead tax exemption. Local officials warn of major revenue losses. Voters decide amendment in November referendum. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has stepped back …
  • Opinion: ‘Build the Line’ is a pressure campaign designed to amass power July 11, 2026 6:34 pm Anchorage Daily News - Alaska Alaska State Capitol building in Juneau on Tuesday, May 19, 2026. (Bill Roth / ADN) “Never mistake activity for achievement.” — John Wooden Many years ago, a friend of mine in the Peace Corps, feeling he needed to boost his self-esteem, arranged to …
  • Why Property-Tax Relief for Seniors Is a Bad Idea July 11, 2026 7:40 am City Journal Abdul El-Sayed, who is running to be the Democratic senatorial candidate for Michigan, has been pushing an affordability agenda for seniors. Though most of it focuses on expanding traditional social services, it also includes a suggestion to reduce seniors …