Adam H. Kerman wrote


I think government-owned land should be subject to real estate
assessment
and taxation and that the taxes paid, even if to itself, would show
up
on someone's budget. This might force more efficient use of land and
buildings.

Standard for property taxes in the UK, thus the County of Surrey has
its HQ in the borough of Kingston, Greater London and so, I understand,
pays Business Rates (property tax) to them. Obviously the tax base
assessed for utilities, parks etc is rather special but the principle
is clear and even central govenment, royal and defense establishments
pay amounts expressed as "in lieu of taxes".

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Mike D