HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-24-22 Public Comment - D. Franks - City Property TaxesFrom:Dennis
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Subject:City Property taxes
Date:Wednesday, August 24, 2022 1:58:30 PM
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The property tax issue is getting out of hand. I have heard that the city wants to increase property
taxes by up 35% now on the actual property value based on current real-estate values. Insane and
highly damaging thought process.
I’ve lived in Bozeman at a couple of different houses for over 30 years. Granted the price of homes
has climbed steadily for the first 20 years but has recently gotten out of hand. This recent house
bubble pricing should not drive property taxes. I am currently paying over $1200/month or Rent to
you (city of Bozeman) the rest being Mortgage and Insurance.
Please vote no on any increases for home owner who live in their homes or long term renters. Take
a harder look at VRBO and alike as those homes can increase the rent easily enough for short term
rentals. But a blanket increase will cause many of us who are retired, going to retire, or simply can’t
make enough money to pay YOUR extra rent will have to sell our homes. You, the city, will be driving
out long term citizens who care about our neighborhoods, long standing friendships throughout our
community and regular visits to many of the local business.
When I see your employees driving Brand New Vehicles while I drive something with 150,000 miles
on it, I think to myself, “this is why I pay higher taxes”. Very bad kook for You. Your current
spending spree doesn’t seem to take into account those of us who don’t want to spend the extra
money on a new vehicle or adding a new wing onto my home.
One possible solution would for the city to work harder at getting the State to approve of a local
sales tax and freeze Property taxes back to 2012 rate for real live-in homeowners and long term
renters.
Very frustrated in the current situation as there is Always a new bond or mil levy being requested or
assessed.
Dennis Franks
1805 kenyon Dr.
Bozeman MT 59715
(406)600-2045