Agree with you 100% - home ownership allows government to put the shackles on you. Parking fees, wheel taxes, special assessments, property tax hikes.
In Milwaukee, the housing market has been crushed in part by runaway property taxes. An extra $200 a month in property taxes means almost $40,000 of principle that can’t be paid on a mortgage.
Most people budget on total monthly payment, so seemingly small hikes in government overhead have huge impacts on the market and housing “investments.”
I'm pretty sure that even if you rent, part of your rent goes to pay for property taxes that are charged to your landlord. Thus, ALL housing costs go up, not just for those who own houses.