Survey: Nearly two-thirds of US homeowners are shocked by their property tax bill
Ownwell’s survey of 2,500 homeowners found 74% have never appealed their bills, and 57% of them did not know they could.
- A March 2026 survey of 2,500 U.S. homeowners reveals that 76% report their property taxes have exceeded household budgets, a 10-point increase from the 2025 survey.
- Rising tax bills have left 64% of homeowners shocked, yet 74% have never appealed their assessments; among those, 57% were unaware they possessed the legal right to contest.
- High taxes have prompted 40% of U.S. homeowners to consider moving, while 73% express trust in third-party services to handle appeals on their behalf.
- Eighty-Four percent of respondents agree the property tax process negatively affects homeowners, though 39% cite data privacy and security concerns as barriers to seeking professional help.
- Nine in 10 homeowners express concern about the long-term financial impact of rising property taxes on homeownership, with only 9% feeling unconcerned about the trend.
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Survey: Nearly two-thirds of US homeowners are shocked by their property tax bill
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