May 15, 2024
Property

NJ’s property tax rate leads the country. Where does your town stand?

New Jersey’s 564 towns all levy property taxes and invariably receive backlash over the cost — not surprising, as the state boasts the highest concentration of the highest property tax bills in the nation. Its property tax rate on owner-occupied property as a percentage of home value leads the 50 states, according to a 2023

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Property

Think your Summit County property appraisal is wrong? Better act fast

The clock is about to run out for Summit County home and business owners seeking relief on their property taxes. Earlier this year, the Summit County Fiscal Office completed valuation adjustments on more than 200,000 parcels in the county, with property values and tax bills climbing. Owners of about 236,000 properties were notified of value

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Property

Property growth values rise in Eddy County in 2023 from new developments

Consistent fossil fuel development in Eddy County led to continued growth from property taxes paid by individual residents and businesses in 2023, said County Assessor Rhonda Hatch. She presented an annual update of activities conducted by her office last year to the Eddy County Board of County Commissioners on March 19. Hatch said state law

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Property

How to challenge property appraisal to lower taxes in Columbus area

Michael Stinziano is Franklin County auditor. While the impact of property taxes continues to be a big conversation at our dinner tables, in our neighborhoods and at the Ohio Statehouse, it is important for all Franklin County property owners to remember they play an important role in how the auditor’s office establishes their property value. And

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