State and local governments use property tax revenue to pay for vital services like schools, road construction and maintenance, and emergency services. The tax is based on your home’s assessed value, ...

Here's something most homeowners don't realize: Property tax appeals succeed more often than you'd think. We're talking success rates between 40% and 60% in some areas. Yet only 5% of homeowners ...

Property taxes are on the rise in every metro, with a national median tax bill of $3,500. That’s up 2.3% compared with 2023. But in 16 counties across the U.S., the typical homeowner pays more than ...

Minnesota homeowners can contest property tax assessments starting in April. Appeals may reduce taxes if property values are deemed excessive.

Thurston County government offices are located at The Atrium on 3000 Pacific Avenue Southeast in Olympia. Property owners who are dissatisfied with their property assessments have until Oct. 28 to ...