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Halifax property tax bills rising 9.5% this year
Halifax residents will see their municipal property tax bills rise 9.5 per cent this year, to cover a budget investing in transit and major construction projects.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/halifax-property-tax-bills-rising-9-5-this-year-9.7149182?cmp=rss

Houston Public Media Jun 17, 2025

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott visited Denton on Monday to sign three bills into law as part of a $10 billion property tax relief package.

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/texas/2025/06/17/524171/texas-gov-greg-abbott-signs-bills-for-property-tax-cuts/

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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signs bills for property tax cuts

Abbott signed Senate Bills 4 and 23 and House Bill 9, all of which are constitutional amendments that will require voter approval in November. All three are part of Republican lawmakers' efforts to bring tax relief statewide to homeowners, seniors and small business owners.

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Houston Public Media Mar 14, 2025

Texans who fall behind on their property taxes face one of the most punitive systems in the nation, where private collection companies can tack up to 20% onto their bill.

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/texas/2025/03/14/516016/in-texas-private-firms-cash-in-on-property-tax-late-fees-piling-debt-onto-struggling-homeowners/

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In Texas, private firms cash in on property tax late fees, piling debt onto struggling homeowners

Texans who fall behind on their property taxes face one of the most punitive systems in the nation, where private collection companies can tack up to 20% onto their bill.

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Houston Public Media Apr 26, 2024

Texas Republicans have tried to rein in property taxes for five years. Has it worked?

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/2024/04/26/484783/texas-republicans-have-tried-to-rein-in-property-taxes-for-five-years-has-it-worked/

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Texas Republicans have tried to rein in property taxes for five years. Has it worked?

Texas has spent billions of dollars to drive down property taxes. Many homeowners saw a significant tax cut last year, per a Texas Tribune analysis.

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