Posts under ‘property taxes’

The Sun Sentinel published a report comparing actions by various cities for fees includine fire services and property taxes in 2008. Lighthouse Point shows a 6.5% increase according to this report, while most other cities maintained the same property tax rate per $1,000 of taxable property value. Full 2008 property tax story.

According to the Sun Sentinel, the shortfall in education funds for the new budget will be made up in part by increasing local property taxes. Did anyone not see this coming? This amendment was a very poor solution to a very real problem. It will help the housing market move for those who are buying [...]

BOOKMARK THIS PAGE BEFORE CLICKING ON LINKS TO OTHER SITES There are a number of consumer led initiatives for alternative choices for property tax reform. Everyone I’ve have spoken to believe our legislatures got it wrong with their property tax reform solution. However, that doesn’t mean they won’t vote for it. The Sun Sentinel has [...]