No Kentuckian should lose their home to perpetual taxes that violate constitutional rights.

The Issue
Recurring property taxes in Kentucky act as perpetual liens on our homes. This system conditions ownership on yearly payments, and failure to pay—even small amounts—can result in foreclosure. Recent U.S. Supreme Court precedent in Tyler v. Hennepin County (2023) confirms that property cannot be seized or have its value taken by the government without just compensation.

 
Why This Matters
Seniors, fixed-income residents, disabled individuals, and low-income homeowners are disproportionately affected.
Families are losing generational homes over small, unavoidable tax debts.
Arbitrary property reassessments create hidden taxes without proper representation.
Citizens never truly own their property; instead, ownership is conditioned on ongoing payments to the government.
 
What We Are Asking For
We call on Kentucky legislators and state officials to:

Declare recurring property taxes unconstitutional under the principles affirmed in Tyler v. Hennepin County.
Protect homeowners from liens and foreclosures that violate constitutional property rights.
Adopt alternative revenue models—such as consumption taxes, income taxes, or user fees—that do not threaten property ownership.
 
Our Goal
To ensure every Kentuckian can truly own their home without fear of losing it to perpetual taxes, while still funding essential state services fairly and equitably.

 
Sign this petition if you believe Kentucky homeowners deserve constitutional protections, fairness, and the security of true ownership.