Property tax

Governor’s Bill would Protect Taxpayers from Unsustainable Property Tax Growth; New York’s Local Tax Burden is the Highest in America - 79 Percent above the National Average

June 3, 2008 -- After receiving the preliminary report of the New York State Commission on Property Tax Relief, New York Governor David A. Paterson announced today that he is accepting the Commission’s principal recommendation and plans to introduce school property tax cap legislation to address the unsustainable growth in property taxes.

The cap would apply to all school districts outside the “Big Five” cities (New York City, Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse and Yonkers).    » read more »

Joined Senator Bayh in Calling for Help for Homeowners

April 2, 2008 -- Washington, DC – Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton (D-NY) today hailed approval of meaningful property tax relief for middle class homeowners by the Senate Finance Committee. The proposal, originally introduced by Senator Evan Bayh (D-IN) and supported by Senator Clinton, was included in a package of tax relief measures that will be added to the comprehensive Senate bill to address the housing crisis.

Senator Hillary Clinton: Photo by SEIU (CC)    » read more »

Promotes Efficiency and Cost Savings for Taxpayers

March 19, 2008 -- New York Governor David A. Paterson today announced that 43 counties will receive a total of $3.6 million in grants to study how they can reduce local government costs by making property tax assessment and collection more efficient.

New York Governor David Paterson meets with leaders to resolve budget issues prior to April 1 deadline.    » read more »

INDIANAPOLIS (March 19, 2008) - Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels today signed historic legislation that will provide significant property tax relief now and permanent protection against future property tax increases. Sequentially during a ceremony at the Indiana State House, Speaker of the House B. Patrick Bauer, Lieutenant Governor Becky Skillman, Senate President Pro Tempore David Long, and Daniels signed HEA 1001 flanked by dozens of legislators who overwhelmingly passed the bipartisan measure last week.    » read more »

CHEYENNE - The Wyoming Legislature needs to act to provide property tax relief to Wyoming seniors, Governor Dave Freudenthal said today in a news conference.

The program doesn’t necessarily have to be the one that Freudenthal proposed, but he said long-time Wyoming residents who want to live out their golden years in their homes need help.

“They’ve been given a number of proposals, they don’t have to do exactly mine, but if they’re serious about wanting to allow people to try and stay in their homes, they’re going to have to act,” he said.    » read more »

2/6/2008 -- (HELENA) – Montana Governor Brian Schweitzer today announced that nearly $95 million dollars has gone back to 235,460 Montana households in the form of the $400 homeowner property tax refund since the program began on August 27.

"This is $95 million worth of economic stimulus for main streets all over Montana," said Governor Schweitzer. "Montana is on the move and ahead of the curve in getting money back to taxpayers and stimulating the economy."    » read more »

Department of Revenue to issue accompanying rule on reassessments

January 31, 2008 -- ATLANTA – Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue announced today the filing of legislation in the General Assembly to amend the Georgia Constitution to eliminate the state portion of property taxes. If the legislation passes, Georgians will have the opportunity to vote on a referendum to eliminate the state portion of ad valorem taxes collected on homes, land, automobiles and personal property.    » read more »