Friday, Dec. 10, 2004 | 4:51 a.m.
WEEKEND EDITION
December 11 - 12, 2004
Before we really do have a tax revolt in Clark County, here is one suggestion to consider -- assessments and tax raises based on the age of the home. Our house is at least 42 years old (we have lived in it for nearly 38 years), but the tax went up about 25 percent in the past couple of years and will apparently go up again.
Being on a fixed income is one thing, but when it's fixed to drop precipitously every year, that is something else again.
Homes that are brand new, or less than five years old, are better, bigger and truly do go up in value every year. Those 10 years old are still in demand and selling fairly well. But once you get to homes that are 30 or more years old, even though they may have a somewhat larger lot, are now (for most) in less desirable neighborhoods and their taxable value should --must -- reflect that, as should the likely income range of people living in them.
GEORGE APPLETON
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