A 2027 ballot measure would end property taxes for cities, counties, and schools starting in 2032
What it does
This joint resolution would put a constitutional amendment on the November 2, 2027 ballot to abolish property taxes. Starting January 1, 2032, a city, county, school district, or other political subdivision could not impose a property tax for any purpose. The only exception is that a subdivision would still have to levy property taxes to repay bonds and other obligations it issued before that date and that are backed by property tax money, until those are paid off. Voters would decide, and the ballot would ask them to vote for or against abolishing ad valorem taxes.
What it means for your community
Your city, county, and school district would not be allowed to levy a property tax for any purpose after January 1, 2032, beyond repaying old bonds. The bill text does not say what would replace that money for schools, roads, police, and other services. Voters would decide on November 2, 2027.
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