by Peter Rykowski,The New American:

Multiple states are considering proposals to limit and ultimately abolish property taxes, reflecting greater support for property rights among landowners and — at least in rhetoric — state leaders.

The Associated Press recentlyreportedon the increasing number of state proposals to phase out property taxes:

Officials in North Dakota saythey are on their way, using state oil money. Wednesday, Republicans in the Georgia House unveiled a complex effort to phase out homeowner property taxes by 2032. In Florida, GOP Gov. Ron DeSantis says that is his goal, with lawmakers currently considering phasing out nonschool property taxes on homeowners over 10 years. And in Texas, Republican Gov. Greg Abbott says he wants toeliminate property taxes for schools.

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Republicans are echoing those who say taxes, especially when the taxman can seize a house for nonpayment, mean no one truly owns property.

“No one should ever face the loss of their home because they can’t pay rent to the government,” Georgia Republican House Speaker Jon Burns of Newington said [on January 28].

Additionally, as wereportedin our December 5, 2025 “Insider Report,” Wyoming legislators are advancing several measures to reduce or eliminate property taxes. Ohio and Oklahoma may hold ballot measures this year to eliminate property taxes. Aballot measureon a state constitutional amendment to prohibit state property taxes in Tennessee has already been confirmed for November, but it would not affect local property taxes.

Previous ballot measures to reduce or eliminate property taxes have not always been successful. In 2024, a North Dakotameasureto eliminate local property taxes failed by a 27-point margin after state and local officials warned about lost revenue and cuts to government services.

In our article “Restore State Government,” published in the October 14, 2024 issue ofThe New American, we noted why property taxes are incompatible with the American form of government:

Source: SGT Report