property tax

noun

Synonyms of property taxnext
: a tax levied on real or personal property

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This letter reflects my personal opinion after weighing all sides of the property tax ballot measure. Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 17 June 2026 The once long-serving Southwest Side alderman who now serves on Cook County’s property tax appeals board told the Tribune the city’s spending must be reined in after shooting up in the last decade. Chicago Tribune, 17 June 2026 But a new state law passed in 2025 changed the rules governing certain property tax exemptions granted through metropolitan districts, putting the park's future in question. Jasmine Arenas, CBS News, 17 June 2026 One new rule requires the buy-in of Atlanta’s school board, the Fulton County Commission or both if Atlanta is to bond against 30 years of future property tax increment through the TADs. Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 16 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for property tax

Word History

First Known Use

1808, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of property tax was in 1808

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“Property tax.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/property%20tax. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.

Legal Definition

property tax

noun
: a tax levied on real or personal property (as by a municipality) compare excise, income tax

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