Shortlysts - In several states, the conversation around property taxes has moved beyond minor adjustments. Lawmakers and advocacy groups are now openly pushing to eliminate homeowners’ property taxes altogether. What once seemed politically unrealistic is gaining traction in states such as Florida, Texas, Georgia, and North Dakota, where rapidly rising property values have pushed tax bills higher and intensified homeowners’ frustration.
In many states, home prices have risen much faster than wages. This has resulted in higher assessments and major tax increases. Many homeowners, unable to access gains without selling, feel unfairly burdened. This has led to proposals to abolish property taxes on primary residences and replace revenue through other taxes or state funding.
Florida lawmakers are openly debating whether homeowners should continue paying property taxes at all. Supporters argue that people should not be taxed year after year on homes they already own. Texas has seen repeated efforts to expand homestead exemptions. There is also talk of more dramatic changes as property tax bills climb despite previous relief measures. Similar conversations are emerging in other states where longtime residents feel squeezed out by rising assessments.
Local governments and school districts are pushing back hard. Property taxes fund the bulk of public education and many essential services. Eliminating them would force states to redesign their entire revenue structure. This would often shift costs in ways that could hit renters, lower income households, or consumers in different ways. More
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