property tax

noun

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

Examples of property tax in a Sentence

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The new study from the Cook County Treasurer's office underlines growing concerns about the impact the bill could have on the county's property tax base and overall fiscal health. Adam Harrington, CBS News, 27 May 2026 New residents could have to pay up to five years of taxes under the current system before being eligible for property tax relief. Lawrence Mower, Miami Herald, 27 May 2026 The City of Chattanooga’s affordable housing PILOT (Payment in Lieu of Taxes) was redesigned two years ago to directly connect the value of a property tax abatement to the actual expense of delivering affordable housing units. Jeffrey Steele, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026 To uphold Proposition 13 and advocate for modest property tax reforms to support housing affordability for seniors and youth. Mercury News Editorial Board, Mercury News, 26 May 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 2 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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