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The primary sources of government revenue are income, sales, and property taxes.

There is an increasing interest in taxes on energy consumption.

Livable and sustainable communities are safe and healthy. They offer residents choices in where to live and how to get around.

Extreme weather conditions, natural disasters, and health emergencies can be devastating to communities.

Redevelopment reuses previously developed land to catalyze new economic growth. It can provide new housing options or community amenities.

When done well, community planning spurs economic development that helps all members of a community thrive.

Excise taxes are sales taxes on individual commodities, services, or transactions such as motor fuel, cigarettes, or home sales.

States charge fees for the use of certain services. These fees are based on the principle that people should pay according to the benefits they receive.

Taxes can be complicated. And they can pose compliance issues. Sometimes noncompliance is unintentional, but other times it is intentional.

The mainstay of local taxation is the tax on real estate, known as the property tax. It is used to fund an array of state and local services, most notably public schools.