Speaking from bitter personal experience, I have seen families, friends, and neighbors lose their homes due to exorbitant property taxes, a situation woefully horrific. The premise of buying a home, only to be persistently charged ‘rent’, and then having it potentially seized when times become tough is, on its surface, not only unfair but feels unconstitutional. According to a 2021 study by the Tax Policy Center, American homeowners pay about $488 billion in property taxes each year. This suggests that an average homeowner in the U.S. spends $2,471 on property taxes for their homes each year. With the looming threat of economic uncertainty brought about by recent global events, many swing uncomfortably close to losing their homes due to tax default. We believe seizing a person's home for not continuing to pay virtually amounts to punishing citizens for financial hardship, which can strike anyone unpredictably. This situation could be anyone; it could be you. It is time to reconsider our approach to property ownership, particularly in terms of property taxes. Let us push for legislation that would ultimately eradicate the levying of property taxes in all states across America. This would free families from the threat of losing their homes and promote a more secure environment for property owners. Join our cause to end the fear and insecurity that property taxes bring. Sign this petition today. [source: Tax Policy Center, 2021]