Property Taxes Soar in Southern Metro Areas | Augusta Georgia News

Property taxes are skyrocketing in surprising places—especially in Southern metro areas—thanks to a post-pandemic home price boom that outpaced supply. While national effective tax rates dipped slightly, regions like Augusta, Georgia, saw 16% jumps, and Lancaster, PA, led with a staggering 29.2% increase. Even with stable tax rates, skyrocketing home values mean homeowners are paying more in cash. The surge, fueled by low rates and builder shortages, hit hardest in smaller metros where prices climbed fastest—leaving some homeowners stunned by the new tax bills. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/69961aeeee6eb572