INFORMATION ON REAL PROPERTY TAXES IS
REQUIRED BY LAW FOR THE INDEX OF PRICES PAID. DATA ON REAL ESTATE
TAXES ARE COLLECTED FROM A SAMPLE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT WITH DETAIL
ON A SUBSAMPLE OF PARCELS. INFORMATION ON LAND TRANSFERS AND LAND
TAXES IS USED IN ANNUAL REPORTS ON THE REAL ESTATE MARKET.
COLLECTION OF DATA ON LAND TRANSFERS AND LAND TAXES IS COMBIN IN
THE SAME SURVEY.
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that
the collection of information encompassed by this request complies
with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR
1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding
the proposed collection of information, that the certification
covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a
benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control
number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of
these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked
and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.