State-by-State Property Tax at a Glance
The State-by-State Property Tax at a Glance tool offers a visual overview of property tax systems across all 50 states and D.C. Use the interactive map to compare key statistics, with companion tables and charts providing detailed data for each state and the U.S. overall.
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State-by-State Summaries
The State-by-State Property Tax at a Glance includes a series of narratives on property tax systems in the 50 states and the District of Columbia, published in conjunction with Significant Features of the Property Tax database. State property tax experts contributed to these narratives, which summarize highlights, key features, and history of state property tax systems, and provide valuable context for the companion visualization tool. To download individual state profiles in .pdf format, select a state from the menu below.Summary Downloads
Frequent Data Updates
The State-by-State Property Tax at a Glance data will be updated annually and narratives will be updated periodically to reflect major state property tax developments.
Current state narratives feature recent developments through 2024. The visualization tool features 2022 data from Significant Features of the Property Tax and 2021 data from the U.S. Census Survey of State and Local Governments.
Glossary
The property tax glossary defines key terms used in the State-by-State Property Tax at a Glance narratives. Within the companion visualization tool, definitions appear when a user hovers over a term. Download the complete glossary here.
Suggested Citation
State-by-State Property Tax at a Glance. https://www.lincolninst.edu/data/significant-features-property-tax/state-state-property-tax-glance. Significant Features of the Property Tax. Lincoln Institute of Land Policy and George Washington Institute of Public Policy. (Property Tax at a Glance; accessed: 04/09/2025 11:05:35 AM)
Contributors
The State-by-State Property Tax at a Glance tool relies on the contributions of many experts, analysts, and partners who help make this data accessible and reliable. We’re grateful for their insights and support in maintaining one of the most comprehensive property tax resources available.