Failure to pay property tax is a problem. One manner of revenue collection is by confiscation and auction of delinquent properties.
Elderly people have usually paid a significant portion of tax on their life. It is proposed that a homeowner aged 65, or a disabled veteran, or a retired law enforcement/corrections, are exempt from delinquent tax confiscation of their resident real estate.
We want LESS federal government invasion of our rights, not more!!!This is a states rights issue. I agree with your sentiment though. My property taxes have seen 25-35% increase EACH year for the past 6 years. I have a renter who is NOT on the property deed. My state’s property tax relief program is tied to household income.
I am not advocating more government, I was simply prefacing the proposal to eliminate property tax for some categories of homeowners. The primary function is to prevent them being evicted after they served their country.