Homeowners revolt against property taxes
The gist
Plans to cut or repeal property taxes have emerged in more than two dozen states.
Rising bills are pushing the issue into midterm politics, with school funding at stake.
How it unfolded
- 2024American homeowners paid $797 billion in property taxes.
- 2025 -2026Nationally, property tax assessments rose an average of 6.2% between 2025 and 2026, outpacing actual home price growth in many markets.
- Sep 19, 2026Brian Massie, 79, of Concord Township, Ohio, leads the ballot initiative campaign to abolish Ohio's property taxes.