Top-10 states with the highest real estate tax

Many US residents do not hide that they do not like to pay property taxes. It is understandable. Indeed, in some states the amount of tax heavily hits the pocket. But the money, the officials say, mostly goes to the improvement of the area. Famous Internet portal time.com compiled a list of states with the highest property taxes. Recall that a nationwide average property tax in the United States is $ 2 089.

List of states with high property tax

1. New Jersey. In this state, property taxes average $ 3971. Maybe that's why in recent years, some Americans are selling homes in this state and moving to another place.

2. Illinois. The average tax in this state is quite high - $3939. The state's governor recently proposed pausing property tax increases. He proposes to solve this problem together with voters through voting.

3. NH. This state does not charge sales tax. But real estate tax rather big. On average, an American must pay $ 3649.

4. Wisconsin. Here the average property tax is approximately $ 3398. State authorities have long talked about property reform. But while the officials are inactive.

5. Texas. The average tax in this state is $ 3327. The tax on real estate in Texas rises every year.

6. Connecticut. Experts note that in this state the location of one or another property is of great importance. The average tax here is $ 3301.

7. Nebraska. Local officials in Nebraska are already discussing the problem of high property taxes. The main task is to find alternative sources of budget replenishment. The average tax here is $3228.

8. Michigan. Property tax is $ 3168. Disputes about lowering rates in Michigan arise regularly.

9. Vermont. The average property tax is $ 2934. State Governor Peter Shumlin said that property tax is one of the main problems in this state.

10. Rhode Island. Another state in the northeast of the country, where the property tax is quite high. On average, it is $ 2779.

If you are looking for real estate with low taxes on it, then it is better to take a closer look at the state of Hawaii. There property taxes are only $482. You will have to pay a little more in Alabama - $752 or in Louisiana - $832.

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