NATIONAL

Metros with the fastest-growing property taxes in America
wfmz.com
Homeowners in certain parts of New Jersey, Illinois, and New Hampshire probably already know that they pay the highest tax rates in the U.S. But it was mostly metro areas in southern states that saw the highest growth in property tax rates since last year.

CALIFORNIA

Santa Clara County school funding disparity widens
San José Spotlight
In affluent neighborhoods near Saratoga Union and Los Altos Elementary school districts where the median price of a home is more than $2 million, according to censusreporter.org, property taxes boost student funding and programs remain robust.

CONNECTICUT

Face the Facts: Motor Vehicle Tax Bills Are Up – Is Another Increase Preventable?
NBC Connecticut
"So the mill rates, they were capped in more than 70 communities across our state, that was the governor's plan, including Bristol, where you're the assessor, with the hope of providing some kind of tax relief. In your opinion, overall did it provide any relief on property taxes?"

ILLINOIS

Office buildings in Chicago come with a hefty property tax. Can you guess which paid the most?
REJournals
Top-of-the-line office buildings are meant to impress, but because of their size, location and prestige, these buildings commonly come with a hefty property tax. With this year's tax filing season behind us, PropertyShark decided to rank the Top 100 office properties...

NEVADA

School district continues fight to avoid paying $19.5 million in Incline property taxes
This Is Reno
Washoe County commissioners on Tuesday are scheduled to approve a report outlining how much the county has paid Incline Village property owners over a long-running property tax dispute.

TEXAS

Local officials fight for reform as property values increase
Community Impact
Homeowners across Pearland and Friendswood are seeing property values shoot up this year, and the problem has gained the attention of local officials who want to reform the home appraisal process.

Commercial real estate in Round Rock, Pflugerville and Hutto trending strong with return to office
Community Impact
Despite early predictions about declining demand for office space, industry experts say a need for commercial real estate is rebounding amid rapid growth in Round Rock, Pflugerville and Hutto.