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Far from unfairly penalizing longtime homeowners, state property tax laws do the exact opposite.—Max Taves, Mercury News, 20 Jan. 2026 The caucus wants to deliver a much as $700 extra to middle-income households by expanding an income tax credit that offsets a portion of municipal property tax costs.—Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 19 Jan. 2026 Next week, the Platte County Commission will discuss placing a ballot measure before voters in April to approve the Homestead Property Tax Credit Program, which would limit property tax bills from increasing by more than 5% annually, according to Scott Fricker, the presiding commissioner.—Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 18 Jan. 2026 By comparison, commercial property tax revenue in the Loop decreased by 10% to 15% in the same time period.—Madeline King, Chicago Tribune, 16 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for property tax