VIEWPOINT | This is the year to cut property taxes

Column by Rep. Tony Venhuizen

As a state representative, I hear more from my constituents about property taxes than any other issue. Over the past 10 years, property tax paid by homeowners has gone up 60 percent, much faster than other property taxes. That’s why I’m sponsoring legislation this session to deliver major property tax relief to homeowners. 

I’m pleased to be joined by Sen. Randy Deibert, the prime sponsor in the Senate, and by Sen. Amber Hulse and Reps. Trish Ladner and Tim Goodwin. We will be inviting more legislative sponsors as well.

Our plan will reduce property taxes by an average of 35 percent for homeowners in the state. This means a homeowner will save $416.70 for every $100,000 of value on their home. For example, a $300,000 house would see over $1,200 in property tax savings. 

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