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Property Taxes are taxes levied against the owner of property located within a particular jurisdiction. Property taxes are often used to refer to taxes on real property. Property taxation schemes vary depending... more +
Property Taxes are taxes levied against the owner of property located within a particular jurisdiction. Property taxes are often used to refer to taxes on real property. Property taxation schemes vary depending on the country or jurisdiction.  However, a popular system involves a government assessment of the value of a property and a rate based on a proportion of the assessed value. A property may be subject to taxation by multiple taxing entities.  less -
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New Bill Requires Municipalities to Assess Affordable Housing Properties Based on Net Rental Income

The Connecticut General Assembly recently passed a bill requiring municipalities to assess properties used solely for low and moderate-income housing based on the capitalized value of their net rental income....more

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New York Note: NYC Property Tax System, City Legislation, NY’s Trailblazing Attorneys

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Last Tuesday, the New York Court of Appeals made a decision that could significantly change New York City’s property tax system. In a 4-3 decision, New York’s highest court allowed a lawsuit by Tax Equity New York (TENNY) to...more

Best Best & Krieger LLP

A Well-Informed Start to 2024: BBK’s Guidance for New Laws in California – Housing Part Three

In the final part of the 2024 Housing New Law Guidance series from Best Best & Krieger LLP (BBK), we cover important new housing legislation related to fire safety, elections, post-entitlement phase permits, streamlined...more

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Live Local Act Glitch Bill

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As expected, within days of the opening day of the 2024 Legislative Session came two proposed “clarification glitch” bills containing several proposed amendments to the Live Local Act.  Senate Bill 328, sponsored by Senator...more

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Broad Street Brief: First State of the Schools Address Given

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Council to Consider Bill Trio Aimed at Protecting Renters, Homeowners- City Councilmember Jamie Gauthier (District 3) introduced a legislative package that, if passed, would freeze property taxes for eligible residents,...more

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New Inclusionary Housing Mandates for Baltimore City

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Summary - The Baltimore City Council has passed a new inclusionary housing law which will require most new multifamily, market-rate projects to make at least 10% of their units available to households with limited incomes,...more

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Low and Moderate Income Property Tax Valuation Remains Challenging

A recent decision by the Appeals Court of Massachusetts* about the entitlement of two nonprofit corporations which rent apartments at below- market rates to low-income elderly individuals and individuals with disabilities...more

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New Florida Law to Turbocharge Affordable Housing Development

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Governor Ron DeSantis signed into law Senate Bill 102 (“Live Local Act” or the “Act”) on March 28, 2023. The majority of the Live Local Act will go into effect on July 1, 2023, with certain provisions pertaining to tax...more

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Section 421-a and New York City's New Rent Law

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A number of questions have arisen concerning the impact of the recently adopted Housing Stability and Tenant Protection Act of 2019 (HSTPA) on the Section 421-a Tax Exemption Program. HSTPA (Chapter 36 of the Laws of 2019)...more

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Recent Kentucky Cases Hold That Exempt Owner Does Not Mean Property Taxes Precluded, and Leased Real Property Value May Include...

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Kentucky cases recently held that property is not exempt from taxation merely because the owner may be constitutionally exempt. Also, the valuation of leased property is rental income less expenses. However, if sales of...more

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New 421-a Legislation

The recently adopted state budget bill included the long-awaited revisions to the 421-a program. These amendments to the Real Property Law, dubbed the “Affordable New York Housing Program,” provide partial exemptions from...more

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