Property taxes are community investments | Opinion
The true drivers of unaffordability isn't local governments but property insurance, home prices, and the price of goods.
One of the more frequent positions advanced by those in support of the recent proposal to slash property taxes for homesteaded properties is that the obligation to pay taxes means you never “own” your home. This argument intentionally misframes the issue. Property taxes are not purchase payments but are contributions to the ongoing public services and infrastructure that give your property value and enhance your quality of life.
Roads and parks must be maintained. Police and fire protection must remain available. Schools must continue educating children. …
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