That’s the inflation rate for 2026 upon which acceptable increases the next (fall/early winter) real estate tax levies will be based.
Here’s the relevant paragraph from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics:
The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.3 percent on a seasonally adjusted basis in December, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Over the last 12 months, the all items index increased 2.7 percent before seasonal adjustment.
