property tax

noun

: a tax levied on real or personal property

Examples of property tax in a Sentence

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The property tax agreement says Chula Vista will continue to collect that revenue until LAFCO approves the annexation. David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Mar. 2025 By contrast, property tax increases for similar projects for schools require only 55% approval. Bill Fulton, The Mercury News, 11 Mar. 2025 Taylor said the district has saved homeowners $23 million through state property tax relief grants, which abate $2.5 million each year. Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 11 Mar. 2025 Most Popular Most Popular Our 2025 Foodie Award winners list revealed — see who won Abolish the property tax? Elainie Barraza, Orlando Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for property tax

Word History

First Known Use

1808, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of property tax was in 1808

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“Property tax.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/property%20tax. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.

Legal Definition

property tax

noun
: a tax levied on real or personal property (as by a municipality) compare excise, income tax

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