ad valorem
adjective
ad va·lo·rem
ˌad-və-ˈlȯr-əm 
: imposed at a rate percent of value
ad valorem tax on goods
compare specific entry 1 sense 5b
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Paxton is also the author of Senate Bill 1809 that seeks to increase the ad valorem tax exemption for homesteads to $5,000 from $1,000 beginning in the 2027 tax year.
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Barbara Hoberock, Oklahoma Voice, 9 Feb. 2026
Traylor said state law requires an ad valorem property tax pledge when issuing certificates of obligation.
—Mason Rouser, Austin American Statesman, 28 Jan. 2026
That’s already far higher than Phoenix (12.57%), San Diego (12.50%) and Las Vegas (13.38%), at least in terms of the typical ad valorem taxes applied to room rates.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 20 Jan. 2026
Tax calculations: Adjustments were made to how specific ad valorem tax rates are calculated, particularly following natural disasters.
—Maria Salette Ontiveros, Dallas Morning News, 2 Jan. 2026
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Barbara Hoberock, Oklahoma Voice, 9 Feb. 2026
Traylor said state law requires an ad valorem property tax pledge when issuing certificates of obligation.
—Mason Rouser, Austin American Statesman, 28 Jan. 2026
That’s already far higher than Phoenix (12.57%), San Diego (12.50%) and Las Vegas (13.38%), at least in terms of the typical ad valorem taxes applied to room rates.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 20 Jan. 2026
Tax calculations: Adjustments were made to how specific ad valorem tax rates are calculated, particularly following natural disasters.
—Maria Salette Ontiveros, Dallas Morning News, 2 Jan. 2026
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ad valorem
adjective
ad va·lo·rem
ˈad-və-ˈlōr-əm, ˈäd-vä-ˈlō-rem
: imposed at a rate based on a percent of value
an ad valorem tax on real estate
Etymology
Latin, according to the value
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