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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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Concern and skepticism are just some of the feelings many Delaware County residents are feeling as word continues to spread about another big property tax hike. Joe Holden, CBS News, 8 Dec. 2025 In the letter, Basabe said the city has pushed higher property tax bills on residents despite a 45 percent budget increase since 2021 and more than a billion dollars in new construction. Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 7 Dec. 2025 Emilio is committed to providing property tax relief, strengthening public safety, and reducing government red tape. Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2025 Exec also worked at Bank of America Merced Real Estate Holdings LLC is listed as the new owner of the mansion, Mecklenburg County property tax records show. Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 6 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for property tax

Word History

First Known Use

1808, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 10 Dec. 2025.

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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