Meaning & use
property tax
A tax paid by owners on the value of land, buildings, or other real estate they own.
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Homeowners must pay property tax to the local government each year.
Rising home values caused property tax bills to increase across the county.
A note on using this word
Property tax rates and rules vary widely by country, state, and municipality.
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