You never own your own home. Although you've paid for it, in many states, its a permanent serf/master relationship with the government
In NY State for example, county and local school taxes usually add up to at least 3% of assessed value - every year.
The roads/street lights/ fire departments/ police/ schools need funding......
“In NY State for example, county and local school taxes usually add up to at least 3% of assessed value - every year”
I like to complain about property taxes as much as anyone else, but the shocker these days is that the electric bill in some locations will be higher than the property tax bill—and a house without electricity is time travel to the 1800s.