4 ways to lower your property tax bill

No matter where you own a home, you cannot escape the reality of property taxes. And as home values rise, so, too, do property tax rates. “Data shows that last year’s property tax bills increased by as much as 30% in some places,” said Kiplinger.

There is no way to totally sidestep property taxes — “even after you pay your mortgage, the property tax bills keep coming until you no longer own a home,” said Investopedia. Still, there are steps you can take to make your property tax bills a bit more manageable.

1. Check your tax card for any mistakes