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How do I prepare for a property tax increase?

Monitor your municipality's budget and reassessment plans. If a reassessment or budget increase is announced, estimate the potential impact on your tax bill. Add a buffer to your monthly housing budget. Check whether you qualify for any exemptions or relief programs. Consider filing an appeal if the increase seems disproportionate to your property's value.

Why It Matters

A property tax increase without preparation can strain your monthly budget or trigger an escrow shortage with your lender, increasing your mortgage payment unexpectedly.

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