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California
fromPadailypost
3 days ago

Group wants to put town's use of parking lots on the ballot

Residents of Los Altos seek a ballot initiative to protect downtown parking plazas from changes without public voting.
East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
3 days ago

Oakland made a big financial mistake failing to collect business taxes, audit finds

Oakland failed to collect owed business taxes, exacerbating financial crises and limiting revenue needed for essential services.
SF politics
from48 hills
4 days ago

SF budget picture improves as mayor tries to cut the tax that is part of the recovery - 48 hills

San Francisco's financial outlook is improving, driven by increased tax revenues, particularly from high-end real estate transactions.
Boston
fromBoston.com
4 days ago

Boston faces budget deficit of nearly $50 million

Boston faces a $48.4 million budget deficit due to external cost pressures, prompting spending freezes and hiring delays.
#measure-ula
LA real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
1 week ago

Measure ULA committee weighs mansion tax best practices, pros and cons

The Measure ULA ad hoc committee is evaluating the mansion tax's impact and potential amendments before its dissolution on April 30.
#tourist-tax
Europe news
fromIndependent
1 week ago

The 50m question: From lidos to late buses and a boating lake in Phoenix Park, how to spend Dublin's tourist tax windfall

Dublin City Council proposes a tourist tax of €2 to €5 per night, potentially generating €30m to €50m annually.
Europe news
fromIndependent
1 week ago

The 50m question: From lidos to late buses and a boating lake in Phoenix Park, how to spend Dublin's tourist tax windfall

Dublin City Council proposes a tourist tax of €2 to €5 per night, potentially generating €30m to €50m annually.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Council tax claim could 'mislead' residents - UKSA

Wandsworth Council's claim of freezing council tax for four years may mislead taxpayers due to a rise in social care precept.
#new-york-city
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

Op-Ed | Revenue from Albany a common sense solution for working New Yorkers | amNewYork

New York City faces a $5.4 billion budget gap due to underbudgeting and state revenue raids.
fromNew York Daily News
4 days ago
New York City

NYC Council budget plan averts Mamdani property tax hike, avoids tapping reserves

The City Council plans to close New York's budget gap without tax hikes or using reserves, proposing alternative funding sources instead.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

Op-Ed | Revenue from Albany a common sense solution for working New Yorkers | amNewYork

New York City faces a $5.4 billion budget gap due to underbudgeting and state revenue raids.
New York City
fromNew York Daily News
4 days ago

NYC Council budget plan averts Mamdani property tax hike, avoids tapping reserves

The City Council plans to close New York's budget gap without tax hikes or using reserves, proposing alternative funding sources instead.
SF politics
from48 hills
1 week ago

The false narrative about SF's real-estate tax measure starts to emerge - 48 hills

ConnectedSF supports repealing Prop. I, claiming it stalls housing projects, but financing issues and market conditions are the real barriers to development.
Real estate
fromIrish Independent
1 week ago

Thousands who have yet to pay property tax warned money will be taken from wages

170,000 homes have not filed local property tax returns, prompting Revenue to initiate a non-compliance campaign.
#council-tax
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Council tax bills in England to rise in April - see how yours compares

Council tax in England will rise by 4.9% in 2026-27, increasing financial pressure on households amid rising costs of living.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Council tax bills in England to rise in April - see how yours compares

Council tax in England will rise by 4.9% in 2026-27, increasing financial pressure on households amid rising costs of living.
Boston
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago

Would a Massachusetts income tax cut actually help you? Here's what to know.

A proposed ballot measure would reduce Massachusetts income tax from 5% to 4%, saving the median household $1,250 annually but costing the state approximately $5.1 billion in revenue.
California
fromSan Jose Spotlight
2 weeks ago

Cupertino to poll residents on potential tax increase - San Jose Spotlight

Cupertino officials are polling residents on raising the utility users tax from 2.4% to 4.8% to address budget pressures, including increased sheriff services costs.
UK politics
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 weeks ago

Cost of fixing Britain's pothole crisis hits record 18.6bn - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

England and Wales road repair costs reach record £18.6 billion with only 51% of local roads in good condition, despite increased government funding failing to prevent continued deterioration.
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 weeks ago

How Public Financing Wins Projects Before You Build

Through Community Facilities Districts (CFD), Municipal Utility Districts (MUD), Public Improvement Districts (PID), Community Development Districts (CDD) and reimbursement districts (RD), builders can potentially shift infrastructure costs off their balance sheets and onto special districts that homebuyers ultimately absorb through property taxes without potentially adding debt to the builder's books.
LA real estate
#housing-affordability
SF politics
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 weeks ago

The ROAD to Housing Act passed big, here is what it missed

The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act represents bipartisan recognition of a housing affordability crisis impacting the American Dream and political stability.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

Here's what will actually move the needle on housing affordability

Housing affordability requires land-use reform and builders must shift focus to market segments where they can control outcomes, as traditional solutions like lower rates, off-site construction, subsidies, and value engineering are individually insufficient.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 weeks ago

Housing muni market swells amid affordability policy debate

Municipal bonds have become a critical financing tool for affordable housing, growing 198% since 2016 and now representing 7% of the $4.4 trillion municipal bond market.
NYC politics
fromtherealdeal.com
3 weeks ago

The Daily Dirt: Applying tax the rich to rent stabilization

An income-tax surcharge on high-earning rent-stabilized tenants could generate revenue while incentivizing them to move to better housing, freeing apartments for those with greater need.
East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
3 weeks ago

Oakland orders school district to pay past election costs

Oakland Unified School District settled a lawsuit and agreed to pay approximately $860,000 to Oakland for the 2022 school board election costs, with additional costs for the 2023 election to be billed by Alameda County.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

'Why councils need tourism tax revenue by default'

London boroughs demand 50% of revenue from a new tourist tax to offset the 1.5bn annual costs of tourism-related services they provide.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks ago

Editorial | NYC spends too much money. It's time to get things under control. | amNewYork

New York City faces a $7.3 billion budget deficit over two fiscal years due to chronic overspending relative to revenue, with structural imbalances threatening municipal bond ratings.
NYC politics
fromHoodline
3 weeks ago

NYC Council Pushes Ahead With Pay Raise Plan

New York City Council is advancing a pay increase package for elected officials during a budget crisis, bypassing the standard quadrennial commission review process.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

No quick fix for London's potholes, report warns

London's road network faces a critical maintenance crisis with 20% of carriageways having less than five years of structural life remaining and a repair backlog exceeding £1.22 billion.
SF politics
from48 hills
3 weeks ago

Lurie plan uses regressive taxes to 'save' Muni, in the short term - 48 hills

Mayor Lurie launched a parcel tax campaign to generate $150-200 million annually for Muni, preventing service cuts and addressing a $300 million budget deficit.
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 weeks ago

Walters: Los Angeles and Bay Area voters to decide whether to hike already high sales taxes

California voters face unprecedented sales tax increases in 2024, with Los Angeles and Bay Area counties seeking to raise rates to historic levels to fund healthcare and transit services.
New York City
fromNews 12 - Default
3 weeks ago

'Why is our budget so out of whack?' NYC comptroller testifies on multibillion-dollar budget gap

Mayor Mamdani faces a $5.4B budget gap for fiscal year 2027 and must choose between a wealth tax or property tax increases to balance the $127B budget by June.
Real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
26 years ago

Guidelines Altered for Obtaining Tax Credits to Build Affordable Housing

California's Tax Credit Allocation Committee adopted new objective rules for distributing over $400 million annually in federal tax credits to affordable housing developers, replacing a lottery system that previously determined funding allocation.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

Property tax, insurance accounts for 21% of mortgage payments

Taxes and insurance can comprise over one-third of monthly mortgage payments in many markets, significantly impacting affordability beyond the base loan cost.
California
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

Contra Costa County tax measure goes to the voters

Contra Costa County supervisors approved a 0.625% sales tax measure for the June ballot to raise $150 million annually, citing health system funding threats from federal cuts, despite criticism over overstated budget deficit claims in campaign messaging.
#property-tax-reform
fromFortune
1 month ago
SF politics

Nationwide voter revolt over property taxes collides with reality that every other revenue source has been slashed already | Fortune

SF politics
fromFortune
1 month ago

Nationwide voter revolt over property taxes collides with reality that every other revenue source has been slashed already | Fortune

Multiple states are pursuing property tax cuts during election years, facing resistance over impacts on local government and school funding, reminiscent of California's 1978 Proposition 13.
US politics
fromNKyTribune
1 month ago

Kenton Mayors Group discusses occupational fees, apportionment and refunds - NKyTribune

Remote and hybrid work has disrupted local payroll tax apportionment; House Bill 495 sought to apportion corporate-office wages to office locales but was withdrawn.
#property-taxes
#property-tax
fromLos Angeles Times
41 years ago

Loan Arranged for Rehab Development

First Interstate Mortgage Co.'s income property division has arranged a $2.3-million construction loan and $2.6-million permanent loan for the rehabilitation of an existing three-story building in Pasadena, located at 95 N. Marengo St.
Real estate
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago

Toronto proposing 2.2% tax increase in 2026 budget | CBC News

Toronto proposes a 2.2% property tax increase for 2026, split into 0.7% residential and 1.5% city building levy.
UK news
fromTime Out London
1 month ago

Council tax is going up in 33 London boroughs in April 2026 - here's by how much in each borough

Nearly all London boroughs will raise council tax up to 4.99% in 2026-27, adding nearly £100 annually to the average Band D bill.
fromPortland Mercury
2 months ago

Portland Housing Bureau Finds Millions More in Unspent Funds

The Portland Housing Bureau has found additional unspent dollars in its coffers, adding to the previous $21 million it found through an audit last year. It is unclear exactly how much money is in the fund, but Council President Jamie Dunphy called councilors over the weekend to tell them they would soon learn of the specifics of what was found in the Housing Investment Fund. He told the Mercury February 2 that he did not yet know how much total funding was available.
Portland
fromPadailypost
1 month ago

School board puts reduced parcel tax on June ballot

For months, the school board has been debating whether to put the parcel tax, which will expire in 2027, back on the ballot this June to extend it. Palo Alto Unified has benefited from the parcel tax since 2001. The current tax is set at $904.92 per parcel, generating approximately $16.5 million per year and is typically used by the district for staffing, compensation and other student-focused programs. The district's total budget for the 2025-26 year was $354 million, according to documents.
Education
#fiscal-emergency
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

New powers for councils to fine pavement parkers

Councils in England will gain powers to fine motorists who cause unnecessary pavement obstruction later this year without requiring additional traffic signage.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Are additional taxes on second homes fair? Join The Independent Debate

Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging. At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
UK news
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

The 10 Counties With the Highest Property Taxes in California

California is known for a lot of things, but affordable housing isn't often among them. What catches many homeowners and prospective buyers off guard, however, is that property taxes in the state can quietly eat into thousands of dollars a year, even though California's effective tax rates look fairly modest on paper. The reality is that when you're taxing even a small percentage of a million-dollar home, bills add up fast, and in some counties, even faster than most people expect.
Real estate
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

The 10 Counties With the Highest Property Taxes in Texas

If you're a homeowner in the state of Texas, you have the joy of living without any state income tax, and this has become one of the most powerful selling points of the state. Whether you are a retiree, a remote worker, or anyone looking to keep more of what they earn, the Lone Star State has plenty of appeal.
Real estate
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

County council facing 'effective bankruptcy'

"If we don't get what we need [in terms of extra government help] then a Section 114 Notice will come in, which is effective bankruptcy. We'd then get administrators come in, in effect - they'd then make a plan for where the money gets spent in Worcestershire. It would be a catastrophe. We're going to have to halt projects that were put into the budget by the previous administration, things that maybe were 'nice to have', but we can't afford them."
UK politics
US politics
fromPortland Mercury
2 months ago

Councilors Want City to Move Faster on Enforcement of New Detention Center Fee

Portland councilors demand swift enforcement of a new code banning chemical emissions from detention facilities and investigations into tear gas deployments at the ICE site.
#municipal-finance
US politics
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

L.A. firefighter union launches sales tax initiative to fund new stations and more

A proposed half-cent city sales tax increase would raise over $300 million annually to expand and equip the Los Angeles Fire Department, build stations, and hire firefighters.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Reform UK's Kent council faces extreme risk' after passing first budget

Reform UK-led Kent council raised council tax 3.99%, leaving reserves low and exposing the authority to £411m of immediate financial risk.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

London boroughs want to keep half any tourist tax

Tourists travel from near and far to visit London.
London politics
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

Property tax burdens vary widely as states debate senior relief

State property tax effective rates vary widely, with Hawaii at 0.27% and New Jersey at 2.11%, producing large differences in annual homeowner bills.
California
fromPadailypost
1 month ago

Poll shows a Cubberley tax would fail at the polls

Palo Alto plans a two-theater, 40,000-square-foot performing arts center at Cubberley, but current polling shows insufficient voter support for parcel or sales tax funding.
London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 month ago

Flagship London borough warns of looming financial crisis as it makes big council tax announcement

Westminster will keep almost all council tax frozen, add a small adult social care precept, but warns of severe budget shortfalls from government funding changes.
London politics
fromTime Out London
1 month ago

This London borough will have the lowest council tax in the UK in 2026/27

Wandsworth will raise council tax by 2% for 2026/27, freezing the main element for the fourth consecutive year and retaining the lowest council tax nationally.
California
fromPadailypost
2 months ago

County wins health care tax, buys office building

Santa Clara County is purchasing a medical office building and funding the acquisition plus seismic upgrades with 30-year tax-exempt bonds.
US politics
fromPortland Mercury
2 months ago

Portland Housing Bureau Finds At Least Another $15 Million in Unspent Funds

Portland's Housing Bureau has discovered additional millions in unspent Housing Investment Fund revenue, including at least $15 million across two accounts.
California
fromPadailypost
1 month ago

Opinion: State trying to tax residents who moved; Cubberley tax is dead; school unions demand far more than inflation rate

California tax authorities are pursuing former residents for residency proof, while Palo Alto tax proposals face likely voter rejection amid growing local tax fatigue.
Real estate
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago

A Few Legal Tweaks Could Unlock A Mother Lode of Housing Near Transit - Streetsblog USA

The Build HUBS Act would enable communities to use TIFIA and RRIF funds to finance transit-oriented housing near transit, potentially unlocking up to 100,000 units.
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