Property Rights

A Modest Proposal to Help Seniors with Property Taxes

Property tax deferrals for seniors could help homeowners enjoy their property in the twilight of their lives.

Michael Melendez
| 9th Aug 2019

Eminent Domain: A Fancy Name for Property Theft

Property rights sound great in theory, but the law still needs to be improved to make sure the government can't take your property when it thinks it needs it.

Connor Boyack
| 23rd May 2019

Property Rights

Reforming the Annual Tax on Business Supplies

Meaningful reform to the tangible personal property tax was achieved via HB 231.

Michael Melendez
| 1st Apr 2019

Blog, Property Rights

Ensuring the Proper Use of Eminent Domain

Local governments have tremendous power over residents property, and it need not go unchecked.

Molly Davis
| 12th Dec 2018

Property Rights

An Alternative to Raising Taxes to Fund K-12 Education

With steady tax increases in Utah, it's clear that the state doesn't have a revenue problem—it has a spending problem. Here's something that can help.

Michael Melendez
| 22nd Oct 2018

Property Rights

Letter to Farmington Officials Over Eminent Domain Proposal

The desire of some families to play soccer does not override the right of the Bangerter family to own and control their property.

Libertas Institute Staff
| 9th Apr 2018

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