I inherited my grandmother's house but can't afford the property taxes so I might have to sell the only thing keeping me housed.
More people experience this than they realize.
Rising property values create tax burdens that can force people out of homes they own outright, weaponizing inheritance against housing security.
“Where Are You with Housing — why it's unaffordable and what might change?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.