Property Tax Fairness From the Center for Municipal Finance News How this work is impacting the community… Property Tax Fairness Analysis Spurs Detroit City Council ActionProperty Tax Fairness Analysis Spurs Detroit City Council ActionRead More Mar 27, 2024 Property Tax Analysis of Bring Chicago Home Referendum Informs Decision-MakingProperty Tax Analysis of Bring Chicago Home Referendum Informs Decision-MakingRead More Feb 9, 2024 Harris School/AP-NORC Poll Finds Majorities See Taxes as High-Cost, Low-ValueHarris School/AP-NORC Poll Finds Majorities See Taxes as High-Cost, Low-ValueRead More Jan 28, 2024 Algorithm from Mansueto Institute Director Finds Extreme Disparity in Toronto Property TaxesAlgorithm from Mansueto Institute Director Finds Extreme Disparity in Toronto Property TaxesRead More Jul 20, 2023 Professor Berry Comments on Detroit Land Value TaxProfessor Berry Comments on Detroit Land Value TaxRead More May 25, 2023 Center Study Featured in KBTXCenter Study Featured in KBTXRead More May 3, 2023 Professor Berry Comments on Detroit Property Tax ReparationsProfessor Berry Comments on Detroit Property Tax ReparationsRead More Apr 12, 2023 Professor Berry comments on Illinois tax deliquenciesProfessor Berry comments on Illinois tax deliquenciesRead More Feb 22, 2023 Property Tax Project Featured in Wall Street JournalProperty Tax Project Featured in Wall Street JournalRead More Apr 18, 2021 Property Tax Project Featured in the NY TimesProperty Tax Project Featured in the NY TimesRead More Apr 4, 2021 WBEZ discusses Center’s Analysis of Cook County Scavenger Property AuctionWBEZ discusses Center’s Analysis of Cook County Scavenger Property AuctionRead More Apr 3, 2021 Professor Berry comments on ongoing property tax inequities in Detroit and why the City’s reappraisal failedProfessor Berry comments on ongoing property tax inequities in Detroit and why the City’s reappraisal failedRead More Apr 2, 2021 Homes in poor neighborhoods are taxed at roughly twice the rate of those in rich areas, study showsHomes in poor neighborhoods are taxed at roughly twice the rate of those in rich areas, study showsRead More Mar 12, 2021 The Property Tax Project in Business WeekThe Property Tax Project in Business WeekRead More Mar 11, 2021 Professor Berry in Detroit Evening News – Jan 21st, 2021Professor Berry in Detroit Evening News – Jan 21st, 2021Read More Jan 22, 2021 Professor Berry discusses the impact of assessment inequity on NPRProfessor Berry discusses the impact of assessment inequity on NPRRead More Jul 15, 2020 Pew Trusts cite the Center’s work in Chicago and Detroit in their report on racial inequitiesPew Trusts cite the Center’s work in Chicago and Detroit in their report on racial inequitiesRead More Jun 25, 2020 The Center’s Property Tax Project is cited in the New York TimesThe Center’s Property Tax Project is cited in the New York TimesRead More Jun 11, 2020 Data Scientist Eric Langowski presents the Center’s work at SatRday Chicago 2020Data Scientist Eric Langowski presents the Center’s work at SatRday Chicago 2020Read More May 30, 2020 Legal Action in Detroit highlights widespread but varying nature of inequities uncovered by CenterLegal Action in Detroit highlights widespread but varying nature of inequities uncovered by CenterRead More Feb 14, 2020 Professor Berry speaks to activists seeking end to tax inequitiesProfessor Berry speaks to activists seeking end to tax inequitiesRead More Feb 14, 2020 Professor Chris Berry speaks on the impact of the Center’s work in DetroitProfessor Chris Berry speaks on the impact of the Center’s work in DetroitRead More Feb 14, 2020 The Center’s work provides evidence for local legal actionThe Center’s work provides evidence for local legal actionRead More Feb 14, 2020 The Detroit Free Press puts a face to the Center’s WorkThe Detroit Free Press puts a face to the Center’s WorkRead More Jun 21, 2019 Prof. Christopher Berry describes how the Assessor’s Office tried to foil policy reformProf. Christopher Berry describes how the Assessor’s Office tried to foil policy reformRead More Aug 28, 2018 Critics of local assessor turn to the Center for expert analysisCritics of local assessor turn to the Center for expert analysisRead More Jul 13, 2018 Local media turns to the Center in evaluating Chicago reformsLocal media turns to the Center in evaluating Chicago reformsRead More Jun 8, 2018 Prof. Berry puts a dollar value on Chicago’s regressivityProf. Berry puts a dollar value on Chicago’s regressivityRead More Mar 16, 2018 The Center further quantifies the fiscal impact of regressivityThe Center further quantifies the fiscal impact of regressivityRead More Mar 15, 2018 Crain’s highlights the impact of the Center’s work on property taxes on upcoming electionsCrain’s highlights the impact of the Center’s work on property taxes on upcoming electionsRead More Mar 15, 2018 The Center’s work spurs local government reviewThe Center’s work spurs local government reviewRead More Feb 1, 2018 Propublica and the Tribune highlight the Center’s findings as evidence in ongoing litigationPropublica and the Tribune highlight the Center’s findings as evidence in ongoing litigationRead More Dec 14, 2017 The Chicago Tribune features the Center in their exposé of Cook County property tax inequitiesThe Chicago Tribune features the Center in their exposé of Cook County property tax inequitiesRead More Jun 10, 2017 Chicago Magazine explores the impact of investigations by the Center and local mediaChicago Magazine explores the impact of investigations by the Center and local mediaRead More Jun 9, 2017 Property Tax Fairness Analysis Spurs Detroit City Council ActionProperty Tax Fairness Analysis Spurs Detroit City Council ActionRead More Mar 27, 2024 Property Tax Analysis of Bring Chicago Home Referendum Informs Decision-MakingProperty Tax Analysis of Bring Chicago Home Referendum Informs Decision-MakingRead More Feb 9, 2024 Harris School/AP-NORC Poll Finds Majorities See Taxes as High-Cost, Low-ValueHarris School/AP-NORC Poll Finds Majorities See Taxes as High-Cost, Low-ValueRead More Jan 28, 2024 Algorithm from Mansueto Institute Director Finds Extreme Disparity in Toronto Property TaxesAlgorithm from Mansueto Institute Director Finds Extreme Disparity in Toronto Property TaxesRead More Jul 20, 2023 Professor Berry Comments on Detroit Land Value TaxProfessor Berry Comments on Detroit Land Value TaxRead More May 25, 2023 Center Study Featured in KBTXCenter Study Featured in KBTXRead More May 3, 2023 Professor Berry Comments on Detroit Property Tax ReparationsProfessor Berry Comments on Detroit Property Tax ReparationsRead More Apr 12, 2023 Professor Berry comments on Illinois tax deliquenciesProfessor Berry comments on Illinois tax deliquenciesRead More Feb 22, 2023 Property Tax Project Featured in Wall Street JournalProperty Tax Project Featured in Wall Street JournalRead More Apr 18, 2021 Property Tax Project Featured in the NY TimesProperty Tax Project Featured in the NY TimesRead More Apr 4, 2021 WBEZ discusses Center’s Analysis of Cook County Scavenger Property AuctionWBEZ discusses Center’s Analysis of Cook County Scavenger Property AuctionRead More Apr 3, 2021 Professor Berry comments on ongoing property tax inequities in Detroit and why the City’s reappraisal failedProfessor Berry comments on ongoing property tax inequities in Detroit and why the City’s reappraisal failedRead More Apr 2, 2021 Homes in poor neighborhoods are taxed at roughly twice the rate of those in rich areas, study showsHomes in poor neighborhoods are taxed at roughly twice the rate of those in rich areas, study showsRead More Mar 12, 2021 The Property Tax Project in Business WeekThe Property Tax Project in Business WeekRead More Mar 11, 2021 Professor Berry in Detroit Evening News – Jan 21st, 2021Professor Berry in Detroit Evening News – Jan 21st, 2021Read More Jan 22, 2021 Professor Berry discusses the impact of assessment inequity on NPRProfessor Berry discusses the impact of assessment inequity on NPRRead More Jul 15, 2020 Pew Trusts cite the Center’s work in Chicago and Detroit in their report on racial inequitiesPew Trusts cite the Center’s work in Chicago and Detroit in their report on racial inequitiesRead More Jun 25, 2020 The Center’s Property Tax Project is cited in the New York TimesThe Center’s Property Tax Project is cited in the New York TimesRead More Jun 11, 2020 Data Scientist Eric Langowski presents the Center’s work at SatRday Chicago 2020Data Scientist Eric Langowski presents the Center’s work at SatRday Chicago 2020Read More May 30, 2020 Legal Action in Detroit highlights widespread but varying nature of inequities uncovered by CenterLegal Action in Detroit highlights widespread but varying nature of inequities uncovered by CenterRead More Feb 14, 2020 Professor Berry speaks to activists seeking end to tax inequitiesProfessor Berry speaks to activists seeking end to tax inequitiesRead More Feb 14, 2020 Professor Chris Berry speaks on the impact of the Center’s work in DetroitProfessor Chris Berry speaks on the impact of the Center’s work in DetroitRead More Feb 14, 2020 The Center’s work provides evidence for local legal actionThe Center’s work provides evidence for local legal actionRead More Feb 14, 2020 The Detroit Free Press puts a face to the Center’s WorkThe Detroit Free Press puts a face to the Center’s WorkRead More Jun 21, 2019 Prof. Christopher Berry describes how the Assessor’s Office tried to foil policy reformProf. Christopher Berry describes how the Assessor’s Office tried to foil policy reformRead More Aug 28, 2018 Critics of local assessor turn to the Center for expert analysisCritics of local assessor turn to the Center for expert analysisRead More Jul 13, 2018 Local media turns to the Center in evaluating Chicago reformsLocal media turns to the Center in evaluating Chicago reformsRead More Jun 8, 2018 Prof. Berry puts a dollar value on Chicago’s regressivityProf. Berry puts a dollar value on Chicago’s regressivityRead More Mar 16, 2018 The Center further quantifies the fiscal impact of regressivityThe Center further quantifies the fiscal impact of regressivityRead More Mar 15, 2018 Crain’s highlights the impact of the Center’s work on property taxes on upcoming electionsCrain’s highlights the impact of the Center’s work on property taxes on upcoming electionsRead More Mar 15, 2018 The Center’s work spurs local government reviewThe Center’s work spurs local government reviewRead More Feb 1, 2018 Propublica and the Tribune highlight the Center’s findings as evidence in ongoing litigationPropublica and the Tribune highlight the Center’s findings as evidence in ongoing litigationRead More Dec 14, 2017 The Chicago Tribune features the Center in their exposé of Cook County property tax inequitiesThe Chicago Tribune features the Center in their exposé of Cook County property tax inequitiesRead More Jun 10, 2017 Chicago Magazine explores the impact of investigations by the Center and local mediaChicago Magazine explores the impact of investigations by the Center and local mediaRead More Jun 9, 2017
Property Tax Fairness Analysis Spurs Detroit City Council ActionProperty Tax Fairness Analysis Spurs Detroit City Council ActionRead More Mar 27, 2024
Property Tax Analysis of Bring Chicago Home Referendum Informs Decision-MakingProperty Tax Analysis of Bring Chicago Home Referendum Informs Decision-MakingRead More Feb 9, 2024
Harris School/AP-NORC Poll Finds Majorities See Taxes as High-Cost, Low-ValueHarris School/AP-NORC Poll Finds Majorities See Taxes as High-Cost, Low-ValueRead More Jan 28, 2024
Algorithm from Mansueto Institute Director Finds Extreme Disparity in Toronto Property TaxesAlgorithm from Mansueto Institute Director Finds Extreme Disparity in Toronto Property TaxesRead More Jul 20, 2023
Professor Berry Comments on Detroit Land Value TaxProfessor Berry Comments on Detroit Land Value TaxRead More May 25, 2023
Professor Berry Comments on Detroit Property Tax ReparationsProfessor Berry Comments on Detroit Property Tax ReparationsRead More Apr 12, 2023
Professor Berry comments on Illinois tax deliquenciesProfessor Berry comments on Illinois tax deliquenciesRead More Feb 22, 2023
Property Tax Project Featured in Wall Street JournalProperty Tax Project Featured in Wall Street JournalRead More Apr 18, 2021
Property Tax Project Featured in the NY TimesProperty Tax Project Featured in the NY TimesRead More Apr 4, 2021
WBEZ discusses Center’s Analysis of Cook County Scavenger Property AuctionWBEZ discusses Center’s Analysis of Cook County Scavenger Property AuctionRead More Apr 3, 2021
Professor Berry comments on ongoing property tax inequities in Detroit and why the City’s reappraisal failedProfessor Berry comments on ongoing property tax inequities in Detroit and why the City’s reappraisal failedRead More Apr 2, 2021
Homes in poor neighborhoods are taxed at roughly twice the rate of those in rich areas, study showsHomes in poor neighborhoods are taxed at roughly twice the rate of those in rich areas, study showsRead More Mar 12, 2021
The Property Tax Project in Business WeekThe Property Tax Project in Business WeekRead More Mar 11, 2021
Professor Berry in Detroit Evening News – Jan 21st, 2021Professor Berry in Detroit Evening News – Jan 21st, 2021Read More Jan 22, 2021
Professor Berry discusses the impact of assessment inequity on NPRProfessor Berry discusses the impact of assessment inequity on NPRRead More Jul 15, 2020
Pew Trusts cite the Center’s work in Chicago and Detroit in their report on racial inequitiesPew Trusts cite the Center’s work in Chicago and Detroit in their report on racial inequitiesRead More Jun 25, 2020
The Center’s Property Tax Project is cited in the New York TimesThe Center’s Property Tax Project is cited in the New York TimesRead More Jun 11, 2020
Data Scientist Eric Langowski presents the Center’s work at SatRday Chicago 2020Data Scientist Eric Langowski presents the Center’s work at SatRday Chicago 2020Read More May 30, 2020
Legal Action in Detroit highlights widespread but varying nature of inequities uncovered by CenterLegal Action in Detroit highlights widespread but varying nature of inequities uncovered by CenterRead More Feb 14, 2020
Professor Berry speaks to activists seeking end to tax inequitiesProfessor Berry speaks to activists seeking end to tax inequitiesRead More Feb 14, 2020
Professor Chris Berry speaks on the impact of the Center’s work in DetroitProfessor Chris Berry speaks on the impact of the Center’s work in DetroitRead More Feb 14, 2020
The Center’s work provides evidence for local legal actionThe Center’s work provides evidence for local legal actionRead More Feb 14, 2020
The Detroit Free Press puts a face to the Center’s WorkThe Detroit Free Press puts a face to the Center’s WorkRead More Jun 21, 2019
Prof. Christopher Berry describes how the Assessor’s Office tried to foil policy reformProf. Christopher Berry describes how the Assessor’s Office tried to foil policy reformRead More Aug 28, 2018
Critics of local assessor turn to the Center for expert analysisCritics of local assessor turn to the Center for expert analysisRead More Jul 13, 2018
Local media turns to the Center in evaluating Chicago reformsLocal media turns to the Center in evaluating Chicago reformsRead More Jun 8, 2018
Prof. Berry puts a dollar value on Chicago’s regressivityProf. Berry puts a dollar value on Chicago’s regressivityRead More Mar 16, 2018
The Center further quantifies the fiscal impact of regressivityThe Center further quantifies the fiscal impact of regressivityRead More Mar 15, 2018
Crain’s highlights the impact of the Center’s work on property taxes on upcoming electionsCrain’s highlights the impact of the Center’s work on property taxes on upcoming electionsRead More Mar 15, 2018
The Center’s work spurs local government reviewThe Center’s work spurs local government reviewRead More Feb 1, 2018
Propublica and the Tribune highlight the Center’s findings as evidence in ongoing litigationPropublica and the Tribune highlight the Center’s findings as evidence in ongoing litigationRead More Dec 14, 2017
The Chicago Tribune features the Center in their exposé of Cook County property tax inequitiesThe Chicago Tribune features the Center in their exposé of Cook County property tax inequitiesRead More Jun 10, 2017
Chicago Magazine explores the impact of investigations by the Center and local mediaChicago Magazine explores the impact of investigations by the Center and local mediaRead More Jun 9, 2017
Property Tax Fairness Analysis Spurs Detroit City Council ActionProperty Tax Fairness Analysis Spurs Detroit City Council ActionRead More Mar 27, 2024
Property Tax Analysis of Bring Chicago Home Referendum Informs Decision-MakingProperty Tax Analysis of Bring Chicago Home Referendum Informs Decision-MakingRead More Feb 9, 2024
Harris School/AP-NORC Poll Finds Majorities See Taxes as High-Cost, Low-ValueHarris School/AP-NORC Poll Finds Majorities See Taxes as High-Cost, Low-ValueRead More Jan 28, 2024
Algorithm from Mansueto Institute Director Finds Extreme Disparity in Toronto Property TaxesAlgorithm from Mansueto Institute Director Finds Extreme Disparity in Toronto Property TaxesRead More Jul 20, 2023
Professor Berry Comments on Detroit Land Value TaxProfessor Berry Comments on Detroit Land Value TaxRead More May 25, 2023
Professor Berry Comments on Detroit Property Tax ReparationsProfessor Berry Comments on Detroit Property Tax ReparationsRead More Apr 12, 2023
Professor Berry comments on Illinois tax deliquenciesProfessor Berry comments on Illinois tax deliquenciesRead More Feb 22, 2023
Property Tax Project Featured in Wall Street JournalProperty Tax Project Featured in Wall Street JournalRead More Apr 18, 2021
Property Tax Project Featured in the NY TimesProperty Tax Project Featured in the NY TimesRead More Apr 4, 2021
WBEZ discusses Center’s Analysis of Cook County Scavenger Property AuctionWBEZ discusses Center’s Analysis of Cook County Scavenger Property AuctionRead More Apr 3, 2021
Professor Berry comments on ongoing property tax inequities in Detroit and why the City’s reappraisal failedProfessor Berry comments on ongoing property tax inequities in Detroit and why the City’s reappraisal failedRead More Apr 2, 2021
Homes in poor neighborhoods are taxed at roughly twice the rate of those in rich areas, study showsHomes in poor neighborhoods are taxed at roughly twice the rate of those in rich areas, study showsRead More Mar 12, 2021
The Property Tax Project in Business WeekThe Property Tax Project in Business WeekRead More Mar 11, 2021
Professor Berry in Detroit Evening News – Jan 21st, 2021Professor Berry in Detroit Evening News – Jan 21st, 2021Read More Jan 22, 2021
Professor Berry discusses the impact of assessment inequity on NPRProfessor Berry discusses the impact of assessment inequity on NPRRead More Jul 15, 2020
Pew Trusts cite the Center’s work in Chicago and Detroit in their report on racial inequitiesPew Trusts cite the Center’s work in Chicago and Detroit in their report on racial inequitiesRead More Jun 25, 2020
The Center’s Property Tax Project is cited in the New York TimesThe Center’s Property Tax Project is cited in the New York TimesRead More Jun 11, 2020
Data Scientist Eric Langowski presents the Center’s work at SatRday Chicago 2020Data Scientist Eric Langowski presents the Center’s work at SatRday Chicago 2020Read More May 30, 2020
Legal Action in Detroit highlights widespread but varying nature of inequities uncovered by CenterLegal Action in Detroit highlights widespread but varying nature of inequities uncovered by CenterRead More Feb 14, 2020
Professor Berry speaks to activists seeking end to tax inequitiesProfessor Berry speaks to activists seeking end to tax inequitiesRead More Feb 14, 2020
Professor Chris Berry speaks on the impact of the Center’s work in DetroitProfessor Chris Berry speaks on the impact of the Center’s work in DetroitRead More Feb 14, 2020
The Center’s work provides evidence for local legal actionThe Center’s work provides evidence for local legal actionRead More Feb 14, 2020
The Detroit Free Press puts a face to the Center’s WorkThe Detroit Free Press puts a face to the Center’s WorkRead More Jun 21, 2019
Prof. Christopher Berry describes how the Assessor’s Office tried to foil policy reformProf. Christopher Berry describes how the Assessor’s Office tried to foil policy reformRead More Aug 28, 2018
Critics of local assessor turn to the Center for expert analysisCritics of local assessor turn to the Center for expert analysisRead More Jul 13, 2018
Local media turns to the Center in evaluating Chicago reformsLocal media turns to the Center in evaluating Chicago reformsRead More Jun 8, 2018
Prof. Berry puts a dollar value on Chicago’s regressivityProf. Berry puts a dollar value on Chicago’s regressivityRead More Mar 16, 2018
The Center further quantifies the fiscal impact of regressivityThe Center further quantifies the fiscal impact of regressivityRead More Mar 15, 2018
Crain’s highlights the impact of the Center’s work on property taxes on upcoming electionsCrain’s highlights the impact of the Center’s work on property taxes on upcoming electionsRead More Mar 15, 2018
The Center’s work spurs local government reviewThe Center’s work spurs local government reviewRead More Feb 1, 2018
Propublica and the Tribune highlight the Center’s findings as evidence in ongoing litigationPropublica and the Tribune highlight the Center’s findings as evidence in ongoing litigationRead More Dec 14, 2017
The Chicago Tribune features the Center in their exposé of Cook County property tax inequitiesThe Chicago Tribune features the Center in their exposé of Cook County property tax inequitiesRead More Jun 10, 2017
Chicago Magazine explores the impact of investigations by the Center and local mediaChicago Magazine explores the impact of investigations by the Center and local mediaRead More Jun 9, 2017
