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Originally Posted by TiltonBB
Taxes are calculated based on the value of the property. If you put the same mainland house on an island it would be valued less and taxed at a lower amount so in effect you are already getting a discount for the lack of town services.
Without factual data to back it up I would think that someone purchasing on a private road where they have exposure to the costs of plowing roads and maintaining pavement might pay less for that property. Therefor the taxes would be lower.
As soon as you attempt to pick and choose (no kids in school, private road, don't use the town recycle center for trash Etc.) everyone will want a discount for what they think they pay for but don't use. The whole system will break down.
If this legislation is successful watch how many copycat bills get submitted by people with their own idea of what they don't get.
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If I remember correctly this type of tax evaluation was active before the state took over tax evaluation in the 80's due to the education funding mess. We were on a dirt road not service in the winter in Gilford. We spent winters in Laconia. We payed the full rate in Laconia, but Gilford gave us a reduced seasonal rate. Along came the state and declared seasonal rate illegal. The property been with the family since 1892. We ended up selling in the 90's because of ridiculous property tax. Can you imagine seeing a 600% increase in property tax in a decade? At least taxes went down in Gilford for those who do not live on the lake.