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Property taxes

As an homeowner, you pay property taxes based on the value of your house. Learn more here about the amount is calculated and options you may have.

Municipal Law: Financing, Tax, and Municipal Property
Guide to municipal property finance and tax issues. Includes: revenue bonds, sale of municipal obligations, special assessments, tax increment allocation financing, benefits to local areas, and more. 2022 edition
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