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St. Louis, MO Real Estate Tax Assistance Fund protects low-income residents at risk for foreclosures
City officials sought a method for preventing foreclosures that destabilize households and neighborhoods. The city's Collector of Revenue and Park Central Development provide grants of up to $3,500 for applicants in the final stages of foreclosure. Eligible households earn less than the area median income, paid off their mortgages, and live full-time on property. The RETAF program is funded by federal ARPA money and donations with limited spaces each year.
St. Louis, MO
United States
Clark County, NV simplifies business licensing and taxation processes with Accela collaboration
Clark County found burdensome tax and licensing processes for hospitality businesses with multiple tenants. Cloud-based tools from Accela create a single invoice and registration process for easier business compliance. The new system will be customized for simple migration of business records and integration with existing processes. County officials anticipate future use of Accela technology for cannabis and autonomous delivery businesses.
Clark County, NV
United States
Leeds City Council, GB combines Govtech and Capita platforms for tax process automation
City officials agreed to a two-year contract with Govtech for the use of its webCAPTURE service. This platform integrates with the Capita system for automated processing of tax-related forms by residents and businesses. Each request is automatically sorted, prioritized, and communicated to the relevant council officer for response. Leeds City Council will save enough time by replacing manual processes to deploy 14 staff members for more complex projects.
Leeds City Council, GB
United Kingdom
Maui County, HI is offering a property tax break to help longtime residents retain ancestral lands
Maui County is offering a specialized property tax break to help longtime residents retain their ancestral lands. According to the new "Āina Kupuna" measure, any families who have owned their properties for at least three generations or over 80 years are now only obligated to pay the minimum property tax of $350 per year. The measure was created to reduce the burden of rising property taxes due to skyrocketing real estate values.
Maui County, HI
United States
Boulder, CO considers more equitable climate and utility occupation taxes targeting businesses
The City of Boulder is considering replacing climate and utility occupation taxes with a new single tax that combines electricity and gas bills. If approved, the new tax would supply the city's climate initiatives with $5 million in funding annually. Climate staffers used the city's six-step Racial Equity Instrument to determine a rebate mechanism for qualifying low-income residents was needed and that the tax should focus primarily on commercial and industrial businesses.
Boulder, CO
United States
Oberá, MN created an online Tax Portal which allows users to manage and submit payments securely
The City of Oberá created an online portal where residents can manage and pay municipal taxes quickly and securely. Taxpayers can use the Tax Portal to complete Property Remuneration Rate (Real Estate) and Inspection, Registration and Service Right (Commerce) invoices with multiple forms of payment. Users can also check the status of their account online and make monthly/annual Submissions of Sworn Statements.
Oberá, MN
Argentina
Mendoza, MZ Tax Administration created an online service for residents to self-manage stamp tickets
The Mendoza Tax Administration (ATM) created the "Sellos web" application a new online service that allows residents to self-manage stamp tickets. Users can easily attach relevant documentation, pay their stamp tickets, and instantly obtain a stamp payment ticket. After completing the process, each user must print or save the proof of payment and proof of determination for the tax sent by the ATM.
Mendoza, MZ
Argentina
Reynosa, TA will use taxes collected from gaming casinos to develop student scholarships
The Reynosa Municipal Administration has authorized utilizing taxes collected from gaming casinos to develop student scholarships. These scholarships will be provided to children with disabilities, children with incarcerated family members, and other vulnerable groups. The municipality hopes that this arrangement with casino owners will attract more residents and investments in the region.
Reynosa, TA
Mexico
Guadalupe, NL "Qué padres descuentos" program provides discounts on contributions toward taxes/fines
The Guadalupe City Council launched the "Qué padres descuentos" program to support residents and businesses attempting to catch up on their contributions for property taxes, fines, and consents. The program applies 100% discounts on surcharges, expenses, and penalties related to property tax, municipal consent annual revalidations, construction fines, advertisements, etc. Anyone that pays their 2021 property tax receives a 10% discount and an additional 5% discount if they file digitally.
Guadalupe, NL
Mexico
Philadelphia, PA Department of Revenue launched a new online tax center to assist taxpayers
The City of Philadelphia's Department of Revenue launched a new online tax center in order to provide residents with better customer service. The Philadelphia Tax Center website allows taxpayers to manage multiple tax accounts and file taxes for business income, receipts, wages, net profits, earnings, school income, liquor, and beverages. The city is planning to incorporate the real estate tax next year. The city also published an online guide, printable resources, and informational videos.
Philadelphia, PA
United States
Broadland District Council, GB sends tax payers reminder messages before taking recovery actions
Broadland District Council launched a new digital engagement service to help residents who fall into arrears with their Council Tax payments. The service prevents statutory recovery documents from being issued by sending residents a text, email, or voice message reminder beforehand. Every Council Tax payer with a mobile number or email address on file with the Council was automatically enrolled in the service.
Broadland District Council, GB
United Kingdom
Saskatoon, SK encourages energy-saving property upgrades with Home Energy Loan Program
Saskatoon residents can apply for low-interest loans ranging from $1,000 to $60,000 CAD per property. HELP funds must be used for significant retrofits including solar arrays, geothermal heating systems, and energy-efficient fixtures. Loan recipients learn about recommended upgrades during intake audits and select from a list of city-approved contractors. The program applies loan repayments to annual property tax bills over 5, 10, or 20-year periods.
Saskatoon, SK
Canada