Rising property taxes have been pushing longtime homeowners out of their neighborhoods for years. Even if they own their home outright and have been there for decades, property taxes creep up, and sometimes it’s not affordable, especially for those on fixed incomes. Cities like Atlanta (and the state of Georgia) are fighting back against this trend, though.
Tomorrow (March 18), the city of Atlanta will hold a webinar providing homeowners with a chance to learn about how to qualify for a powerful program designed to keep them in their homes. It’s called the Anti-Displacement Property Tax Relief Fund. And it’s already helping hundreds of seniors stay put despite skyrocketing property values. Here’s everything you need to know about the program and how you can get help.
