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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In 2022, voters in New Orleans approved a property tax dedicated to early childhood education that is expected to generate about $21 million annually for infant and toddler care and related programs. Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 10 June 2026 Preckwinkle's team first tackled the out-of-date property tax system by hiring Tyler Technologies under a $30 million dollar contract to upgrade the county's property tax system. Chris Tye, CBS News, 10 June 2026 Property owners can expect their annual property tax bills from the Ada County treasurer in November, Southard said. Rose Evans june 10, Idaho Statesman, 10 June 2026 Eligible fire survivors can still apply for this property tax deferment anytime before June 30, 2030. Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026 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 11 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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