Happens all the time around here. Someone wants more money, so they jack up fees, taxes, prices, (etc.) to get it - and "we" have to pay. Some is justifiable, but most comes from greed.
I agree that this is a huge increase, but it comports with a law enacted in 2007, but not implemented, so it isn't as though land owners didn't know it might come into effect one day. This woman owns 93 acres of timber land. Do you really think that this much acreage should only pay $750 a year?
Undeveloped woodlands. Yes. Greedy state. Woodland should never be taxed as if it is a house. Glad I don't live there anymore. Hope the people can get their wish and have a N IL and S IL. One city should not be able to rule the entire state.
ONE wildfire in that "undeveloped woodlands" would cost the state a LOT more than $750 to contain, extinguish and overhaul. Perhaps she should pay $750 in property tax and an emergency services levy on top of that.
This post was edited by Slartibartfast at November 21, 2024 3:16 AM MST
The should tax undeveloped property as undeveloped property. Not as developed property with a home on it. That is ridiculous. Would not be surprised if there are influential people/companies wanting to purchase the land cheap, like at a tax sale.