Finding Answers in Land

 

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Lincoln Institute Invests $1 Million in Scholarships for Future Leaders

Partial scholarships will be awarded to eligible new students enrolling in Claremont Lincoln University

Announcement
50-State Property Tax Comparison Study For Taxes Paid in 2024

The Lincoln Institute’s 50-State Property Tax Comparison Study for Taxes Paid in 2024 compares property tax rates in over 100 US cities.

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The Lincoln Institute of Land Policy seeks to improve quality of life through the effective use, taxation, and stewardship of land.

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Case Study

Right to the City: How Coliseu Won Housing Among São Paulo’s Elite

This multimedia case study set in the context of informal settlements and extreme inequality examines two innovative urban instruments used to combat displacement in Brazil and highlights their potential impact on land policy and urban planning worldwide.

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Recent Publications

City Tech
By Rob Walker

Book

Technology and Tools

Preserving Affordable Homeownership
By John Emmeus Davis and Kristin King-Ries

Policy Focus Report

Housing

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Building an American Energy Future for All 
Xavier de Souza Briggs and Robert J. “RJ” McGrail

Policy Download

Environment

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50-State Property Tax Comparison Study
Lincoln Institute of Land Policy and Minnesota Center for Fiscal Excellence

Other Publications

Property Tax

Land Lines

Current Issue: Spring/Summer 2025

The composition of US households is changing, and housing design should change along with it—so argues a feature article in this issue, which also includes an exploration of how communities are preparing to handle climate migration and a look at the land conservation legacy of poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow.

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opportunity

Lincoln Vibrant Communities Teams Program, October 2025

Deadline: September 28, 2025 at 11:59 PM

Applications are open now for the Lincoln Vibrant Communities Teams Program—a 24-week program combining in-person education with an online curriculum designed for teams of up to six individuals tackling complex municipal challenges in their communities.

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A row of manufactured homes surrounded by grass and green shrubs with trees in the background against a blue sky.Attend the 2025 I’m HOME Conference in Atlanta for two days of actionable sessions, live demonstrations, and dynamic networking focused on advancing resilient manufactured housing solutions.

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This online self-paced course provides an overview of how local governments in the U.S. raise and spend money for the public services and infrastructure that are foundational to a high quality of life.

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2025 National Conference of State Tax Judges

October 23, 2025 – October 25, 2025
Little Rock, AR United States

The National Conference of State Tax Judges meets annually to review recent state tax decisions, consider methods of dealing with complex tax and valuation disputes, and share experiences in case management.

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Consortium for Scenario Planning 2026 Conference

February 4, 2026 – February 6, 2026
Salt Lake City, Utah

Share your scenario planning work at the Consortium for Scenario Planning Conference in Salt Lake City, Utah, February 4–6, 2026; session proposals are due by July 14.