I have already mailed my protest certified. They claim that my 5 acres in Williamson Co. went up in value 40K in one year. This is the 1st year though that they have not listed the amount that they will be charging. Also, this makes 2 years in a row that they have not granted my over 65 exemption. That in itself is worth the protest.
Ann, I damned sure did when I bought the place in the early 70s for $750.00 an acre; a bit pricey for then but its on the highest ridge with a view of the valley that goes for miles. We had no phone service or electric for a few years + no water. I hauled water in 55 gal drums to fill a tower that I built to hold 4 drums w/ gravity feed. 4 drums lasted a week. One is frugal when water is hard to come by. At that time we had one lane blackop roads; if someone was coming from the other way (a rarity) one just pulled over + let the other one pass. General politness. Now the city dwellers are moving out into what was once unspoiled country living + bringing their ways with them, including expecting us to finance their kids education.
Originally posted by NormanConquest: Ann, I damned sure did when I bought the place in the early 70s for $750.00 an acre; a bit pricey for then but its on the highest ridge with a view of the valley that goes for miles. We had no phone service or electric for a few years + no water. I hauled water in 55 gal drums to fill a tower that I built to hold 4 drums w/ gravity feed. 4 drums lasted a week. One is frugal when water is hard to come by. At that time we had one lane blackop roads; if someone was coming from the other way (a rarity) one just pulled over + let the other one pass. General politness. Now the city dwellers are moving out into what was once unspoiled country living + bringing their ways with them, including expecting us to finance their kids education.
Damn sad but I think it is going to get worse.
~Ann
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Unfortunately you are right. My dughter in law went in 5 years ago to protest the taxes on my sons property + I wish she had had a tape recorder in her purse (a fat lot of good it would have done) the appraisal guy flat out told her that we are raising property taxes to get "PEOPLE LIKE YOU" out of here so we can turn this into a new Lakeway with a higher tax base.
I don't know if all the states are the same but here in Missouri they jack things up every two years. This is one of those years. I expect papers anytime now too. Lotta welfare people and politicians depend on it.
~Ann
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