Mortgage tax distribution to local governments
Summary
Mortgage tax revenue being sent back to towns, cities, and villages is up 28% over last year, but not evenly — villages gained 68% while cities lost 12%. This affects how much recording-fee money each local government gets.
At a glance
- Total mentions
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- Last 30 days
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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Nov 9, 2026.
Impact analysis
Total distribution up 28% from last year, with sizable swings by municipality type.
Towns and especially villages, which saw the largest revenue increases.
Cities, whose share of mortgage tax distribution declined 12% from last year.
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