Property Tax

5 articles

Split image showing a downward graph for lower tax rate and rising coins for higher tax levy, representing Racine's 2026 budget.

Community

Racine's 2026 Budget Passes: Lower Rate, Higher Levy

In Racine, Wisconsin, the Common Council approved a 2026 budget that reduces the property tax rate to $11.

Derek Molina·May 29, 2026

A city hall building partially obscured by a large, ominous shadow, symbolizing the impact of new revenue bills on local government funding.

Services

New Revenue Bills Challenge Local Government Funding Models

In Iowa, Governor Kim Reynolds signed a property tax relief bill into law, capping city and county general revenue growth at 2% annually, with an exception for new construction, Iowa Public Radio repo

Marco Alvarez·May 27, 2026

Homeowner reviewing property tax assessment notice, contemplating an appeal with a gavel symbolizing legal challenge and a rising graph indicating potential savings.

Real Estate

How Are Property Taxes Assessed and Appealed?

Property owners typically have only 30 to 45 days from receiving their valuation notice to file a property tax appeal, a narrow window that can save thousands.

Aaron Blake·May 16, 2026

A well-funded community showcasing modern infrastructure like roads and libraries, with children enjoying a park, illustrating the impact of property taxes.

Real Estate

How Local Property Taxes Fund Services and Infrastructure

In 2023, property taxes accounted for a staggering 70.

Aaron Blake·May 12, 2026

Homeowner reviewing a property tax bill with concern, stylized cityscape with property values in the background, representing the challenge of tax assessments.

Real Estate

How to Understand Property Tax Assessment and Appeals for 2026

Even small errors in property assessments can add hundreds or thousands of dollars to annual tax bills over time, yet many homeowners don't realize they can fight back.

Aaron Blake·May 11, 2026