CHICAGO ECONOMICS

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Chicago Property Tax Rates Rose Due to TIF Districts

Chicago Property Tax Rates Rose Due to TIF Districts

Tax increment financing districts caused a 14 percent increase in property tax rates for Chicago residents between 2014 and 2023.

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