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politics5 days ago•24 min saved

O’Hare-area data centers secure near $100M in tax relief while homeowners bear burden

A collaborative investigation finds 18 data centers near O’Hare have won multimillion-dollar property-tax reductions and state incentives, collectively shaving about $2 billion off taxable values in Elk Grove Village, Northlake, and Franklin Park and saving nearly $100 million in taxes this year, a shift that raises homeowner costs and fuels a national debate over how such facilities should be valued and whether incentives are warranted.

via Chicago Tribune|

#assessment #cook-county #data-centers

business9 days ago•7 min saved

Harry and Meghan May Sell Montecito Estate as Costs Mount

Reports suggest Harry and Meghan may list their 7.38‑acre Montecito estate due to soaring annual costs, with a mortgage around $40k–$43k per month plus about $150k in property taxes and other upkeep, pushing fixed costs beyond $650k a year. They bought the 18,000‑sq‑ft home in 2020 for roughly $14.65m with a $9.52m adjustable‑rate loan that could rise to 7.49% by 2030, and brokers say a sale could fetch roughly $65–75m (potentially off‑market). The couple is relocating to the UK but intends to keep this California property and their Portugal vacation home.

via New York Post|

#business #luxury-real-estate #meghan-markle

local17 days ago•0 min saved

Cook County Moves to End Decades-Old Tax Lien Scheme

Elevate Cook County’s push to end decades-old tax lien sales follows Evanston homeowner Goyce Rates falling behind on taxes; two buyers bought liens for $9,025 in 2019 and, by 2023, secured deeds and eviction, highlighting the reform effort to protect homeowners.

via chicagobusiness.com|

#cook-county #homeowners-rights #local

politics20 days ago•4 min saved

Stark challenges NYC pied-à-terre tax, cites data overreach in lawsuit

Former NYC finance commissioner Martha Stark, now with TENNY, testifies in a lawsuit opposing the pied-à-terre tax, arguing the city overreached with a 900,000-property data release and wrongly shifts the burden of proof onto homeowners; she says only a small share meet the tax thresholds and calls for reform.

via New York Post|

#lawsuit #martha-stark #new-york-city

politics24 days ago•3 min saved

Florida judge orders rewrite of property tax ballot language

A Tallahassee judge ruled the proposed Florida property tax amendment language is misleading and must be rewritten by the attorney general before it can appear on the November ballot. The ruling preserves a $250,000 homestead exemption but requires corrections to the title, summary, and several provisions, with a 10-day deadline for the rewrite and potential subsequent challenges from plaintiffs.

via Tampa Bay Times|

#ballot-language #florida #homestead-exemption

politics24 days ago•4 min saved

Florida Judge Orders Neutral Rewrite of Ballot Language for Amendment 3

A Leon County judge ruled that the ballot title and summary for Florida’s Amendment 3 on property taxes are defective and must be rewritten by the Attorney General within 10 days to describe the measure rather than advocate for it; the amendment will still appear on the ballot, but with neutral language after the Department of State assigns a new designation. The ruling found the title 'Save Our Homes From Excessive Property Taxes' and the summary to be persuasive political rhetoric, misstate exemptions and who is affected, and could mislead voters about revenues to local governments; the court emphasized ballots must inform, not persuade.

via Florida Politics|

#amendment-3 #ballot-language #election-law

politicsstate-government1 month ago•24 min saved

Abbott presses rural Texas ban on AI data centers

Gov. Greg Abbott called for banning AI data centers in rural Texas during a campaign stop, arguing they must fund their own power and water and give up tax breaks as part of a broader effort to limit their impact on local communities. The stance goes beyond a prior regulatory framework he outlined, and it coincides with rural backlash and at least one city (San Marcos) moving to ban such facilities, highlighting a broader fight over local control, infrastructure costs, and residents’ utility bills.

via The Texas Tribune|

#data-centers #east-texas #greg-abbott

politics2 months ago•5 min saved

Property tax revolt widens as states rethink local funding, Florida on the ballot

A wave of property tax reforms has spread across 34 states since 2020, with Florida's November ballot proposing a higher homestead exemption to $250,000 and lower caps on non-homestead assessments, a move that could force municipalities to cut services or raise rents if approved. Oviedo’s potential dissolution of its police department illustrates the local-budget pressure, as leaders warn of a domino effect on funding for police, fire, and parks. Analysts frame this as part of a broader national tax revolt that often benefits long-time homeowners over renters while prompting calls for more exemptions for vulnerable groups.

via CNN|

#florida-ballot #homestead-exemption #local-funding

local2 months ago•3 min saved

St. Johns County Warns of Budget Squeeze From Florida Property Tax Overhaul

St. Johns County officials warn the state's proposed property tax overhaul could cut about $113 million in local revenue by 2029, potentially leaving only a sliver of funding for parks and roads after funding for sheriff and fire departments. The amendment would raise non-school homestead exemptions to $150,000 in 2027 and $250,000 in 2028, reduce how much assessments can rise, and limit ad valorem revenue use to core services, with a 60% voter approval threshold in November.

via News4JAX|

#budgets #constitutional-amendment #local

politics3 months ago•6 min saved

DeSantis proposes staged end to homestead property taxes in Florida

Gov. Ron DeSantis unveiled a plan to phase out Florida’s property taxes on homesteaded homes, starting with a ballot measure to lift the homestead exemption to $250,000 and a stepwise path to full relief. The proposal requires 60% support in both the Legislature and among voters, and DeSantis has called a special session to move it forward. While backers say non-homestead taxes could fund essential services and rural counties could receive a relief trust, critics warn the revenue loss could affect parks, libraries and other local services; Democrats call it a distraction from the property-insurance crisis, and state data shows the share of homeowners affected is contested by the EDR.

via Orlando Sentinel|

#desantis #florida #homestead-exemption

politics3 months ago•19 min saved

Paxton blocks 130+ Texas cities from raising property taxes over audit rules

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton said his office has informed more than 130 Texas cities they can’t raise property taxes because they allegedly failed to comply with Senate Bill 1851, which ties tax increases to annual financial audits and statements. The move targets largely smaller cities as part of an ongoing effort to curb unduly high taxes; larger cities like Houston, Dallas, Fort Worth and Corpus Christi were not on the initial list, and Odessa was also not included as the investigation continues and cities respond with audit documentation.

via The Texas Tribune|

#audits #ken-paxton #politics

education-and-elections3 months ago•31 min saved

Ohio voters curb school funding measures amid tax concerns

In the May 5, 2026 primary, Ohio voters rejected most new property and income tax levies for K-12 schools (24 of 66 passed), while about 3 in 4 renewal levies were approved. The results suggest fatigue with new school funding via tax hikes despite aging district infrastructure and state funding gaps, leaving districts to consider potential cuts. Libraries fared better overall, and the broader political context includes debates over public versus private education funding and calls for cost-cutting or consolidation in schools.

via Signal Ohio|

#education-and-elections #education-funding #election-2026

local4 months ago•25 min saved

Seattle library levy to $480M, more than doubling tax funding headed to August ballot

Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson signed a proposal to replace the expiring 2019 library levy with a seven-year, $480 million levy, sending it to voters in August. The plan would allocate $229 million to maintain library hours and access, $134 million for building maintenance, and $38 million for technology upgrades. In its first year, property taxes would rise by about 19 cents per $1,000 of assessed value, with the overall rate estimated at $3 per $1,000. The Seattle City Council approved the measure unanimously before Wilson’s signature.

via komonews.com|

#funding #library-levy #local

politics4 months ago•8 min saved

Illinois House backs Bears stadium bill, tees up Senate showdown

Illinois House approves a revised megaproject bill to fund a Chicago Bears stadium in Arlington Heights, directing a portion of developers’ special payments to local and statewide property-tax relief and creating a local review board; the measure heads to the Senate amid concerns and competition from Indiana.

via Chicago Tribune|

#arlington-heights #bears #megaprojects

business4 months ago•3 min saved

Property Taxes Outpace Inflation Across the U.S., Fueled by Local Budgets

Last year, the average homeowner paid $4,427 in property taxes, up 3.7% from 2024 and faster than the 2.7% CPI; tax bills rose in 40 states plus D.C., with Delaware up 18% and Maryland 11.6%, even as home values slipped 1.7% to $494,231. Tax hikes reflect local funding needs for schools and services, not consumer prices, and some states cut levies (Wyoming 25% cut for properties up to $1M; Montana rebates). New Jersey averages about $10,500, while West Virginia averages around $1,081. Property taxes account for roughly 70 cents of every dollar in local tax revenue.

via CBS News|

#attom #business #inflation