I took the disabled path and my taxes back in 2006 were less than 6k. They are now approaching 7k. I also need to appeal.
I've paid plenty of rent to the government over the years. I know some around here in this neighborhood claim they don't pay anything.
I'll find out first hand since I really am disabled now.
/johnny
People should ask for reassessment, especially when home sale prices drop. When the market goes down. Often in these cases they will just redo it without a physical visit.
Mine are $5000 on 2600 sq ft on .26 acre, in town.
House built 1998.
No outbuildings or pool.
No improvements since moving in, except fix what broke (fences in common with neighbors & a couple hose bibs.
If you have a disabled exemption the appraised value is capped. The value can go up but the taxes will continue to be calculated on the value it was when you got the exemption. My value increased 11% but the taxable value stayed the same. However....
If you are a disabled veteran with service connected disability your value for tax purposes is zero. You will pay not taxes period.
I just got that and I’m getting letters from the taxing authorities stating my taxes are zero so I can get the mortgage company to stop making me pay into an escrow account. The MUD and school district have already sent me the letters. Just waiting on the county’s letter then I’ll be sitting down with Wells Fargo.