INTERNATIONAL

New property tax bill tabled in parliament
iefimerida
According to the updated bill, of the approximately 6,200,000 property owners currently paying ENFIA, an 80 pct, that is some 5mln of them, will see a distinct reduction in comparison to last year's rates.

CALIFORNIA

LA County Cancels Property Tax Late Fees For Landlords With Non-Paying Tenants
LAist
Los Angeles County's Board of Supervisors voted Tuesday to cancel property tax late fees for landlords who haven't received rent due to the county's ongoing pandemic tenant protections.

HAWAII

Maui council urged to raise tax on second homes, short-term rentals to raise money for affordables
Maui Now
Leaving property taxes at the lowest in the nation could actually spur investment home buys in Maui County, according to a presentation Monday afternoon at council's Affordable Housing Committee.

IDAHO

$750M property tax relief bill will not advance this session
Idaho Press
A $750 million property tax relief proposal will not advance through the Idaho Legislature this session, as sponsors seek more time to educate people about its benefits.

IOWA

Officials advise to not panic over property appraisals
Clinton Herald
That 17-year lag time, coupled with the booming real estate market, caused some sticker shock when Clinton County residents began receiving letters earlier this month informing them of the latest estimated assessed value of their property.

OHIO

Council denies tax abatement for Oakley development in rare disagreement with city staff
WVXU
City administration proposed an eight-year abatement for a Swensons Drive-In Restaurant and a 16,200-square foot strip mall on Madison Road in Oakley, but Council voted it down 5-4.

PENNSYLVANIA

New council bill would look at how much nonprofits would pay Pittsburgh if not tax exempt
WESA
Pittsburgh City Councilor Ricky Burgess has introduced yet another bill that seeks to garner funds from tax-exempt institutions and organizations.

TEXAS

Georgetown, WilCo residents to see ‘unprecedented' home valuation spikes
Community Impact
Williamson County residents can expect to see record increases in their property values, according to Alvin Lankford, chief appraiser for the Williamson Central Appraisal District.

Commissioners approve tax abatements
Corsicana Daily Sun
Navarro County Commissioners took action approving a tax abatement with Tremco CPG Manufacturing Corp. at the March 14 meeting of the Commissioners Court.

WEST VIRGINIA

West Virginia Bill Changes Oil and Gas Property Tax Methodology
Nat Law Review
West Virginia Legislature passed H.B. 4336, which changes the methodology the State Tax Commissioner utilizes for oil and gas property tax valuation.