New York City’s proposed $5 million second-home tax could raise $500M as budget talks drag on
New York NY – City Hall says a new surcharge on luxury second homes could bring in about $500 million a year, but Albany must approve it first.
Property Taxes
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Bath-area seniors could see bigger county tax breaks as Steuben sets April 27 hearing
Bath NY – Steuben County is proposing bigger senior property-tax exemptions for lower-income homeowners, with an April 27 hearing in Bath.
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Buffalo’s proposed 2026-27 budget would raise property taxes 25% as City Hall starts review
Buffalo NY – City Hall has opened review of a proposed 2026-27 budget that includes a 25% property-tax levy increase, with hearings and workshops ahead.
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Virginia Beach budget proposal keeps real estate tax rate flat and adds up to $80 per vehicle in relief
Virginia Beach VA – The proposed budget keeps the real estate tax rate at 97 cents and adds up to $80 in vehicle tax relief, with hearings still open before the May 12 vote.
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Cassville: Barry County voters approved SB 3 property-tax relief. What homeowners should expect
Cassville MO – Barry County voters backed Missouri’s SB 3 property-tax question, but the change is a homestead credit with eligibility rules, not an instant tax freeze.
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Seattle sends a $480 million library levy to the August ballot, raising the stakes for taxes and service levels
Seattle WA – The City Council has put a larger $480 million library levy on the August ballot, setting up a vote that could affect branch hours, repairs and future levy room.
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Buffalo’s proposed 2026-27 budget puts a 25% tax-levy hike at the center of the city’s fiscal debate
Buffalo NY – The city’s new budget proposal centers on a 25% property tax-levy hike, a reported $109 million gap, and a fight over basic services.
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Seattle sends $480 million library levy to August ballot, putting taxes and branch funding in focus
Seattle WA – The City Council advanced a seven-year library levy to the August 4 ballot, with a higher price tag and a set homeowner tax estimate.
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Seattle’s $480M library levy heads to the August ballot after council ups the price tag
Seattle WA – Seattle voters will decide a larger library levy this August after council added $69.7 million, pushing the package to about $479.7 million.
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Torrington homeowners should check Goshen County’s 2026 property-tax relief deadlines now
Torrington WY – Goshen County’s 2026 property-tax relief window is open, and homeowners should review their notice of value before deadlines close.
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Indianapolis school oversight board moves toward a November tax referendum as IPS faces a funding cliff
Indianapolis IN – A new mayor-appointed school oversight board is now weighing a November referendum for IPS, with an August 1 deadline looming.
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Arlington mayor race sharpens around apartments, redevelopment and taxes before early voting
Arlington TX – Early voting is close, and the mayoral race is drawing a clear policy divide over apartments, redevelopment and tax choices in a near-buildout city.
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Bridgeport budget hearings are underway. What the proposed tax cut and spending plan could actually mean for residents
Bridgeport CT – Budget hearings are active as the city reviews a $622.4 million plan with a lower mill rate, but many tax bills could still rise after revaluation.
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Buffalo’s budget fight just got a new referee as state comptroller review lands amid 25% tax-hike push
Buffalo NY – A state comptroller review has entered Buffalo’s budget fight as the mayor pushes a 25% tax hike and council members demand clearer math.
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What to know before Norfolk’s April 8 budget hearing
Norfolk VA – Residents can weigh in April 8 on a proposed $2.04 billion budget before Norfolk’s May vote, with online comments open through April 24.
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Guilford County budget town halls start as Greensboro taxpayers weigh revaluation, services, and spending priorities
Greensboro NC – Guilford County’s April 14 budget town hall gives residents a chance to weigh spending priorities while property reappraisal appeals stay open through May 15.
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Detroit faces April 7 budget vote with tax cut, DDOT increase and sidewalk money on the table
Detroit MI – Detroit City Council faces its April 7 budget deadline with a proposed 1-mill homeowner tax cut, higher DDOT spending and sidewalk funding.
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Buffalo’s proposed 25% property tax hike is running into early resistance at City Hall
Buffalo NY – Mayor Sean Ryan’s floated 25% property tax hike is drawing early pushback from the Common Council as the April 15 city budget deadline nears.