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Highest Property Taxes in America | Birmingham News
New Jersey tops the list with the highest property taxes at 2.2%, costing homeowners nearly $10,600 a year—about the price of a second mortgage. Illinois and Connecticut follow closely, with rates of 2% and 1.9% respectively, translating to $5K–$6K and $6K–$6.5K annually. New Hampshire, without a state income tax, relies heavily on property taxes, averaging over $6,500 at 1.8%. Texas, Nebraska, and New York hover around 1.6%, with bills ranging from $3.5K–$4.5K in the first two and over $5K in New York—though some areas hit much higher. While seniors may qualify for relief programs like tax…
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