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How will sky-high tax assessments affect housing?

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How will sky-high tax assessments affect housing?

Many Central Texas residents have received eye-popping appraisals for their homes this year. According to Travis Central Appraisal District, the county’s appraisal roll — which includes residential, commercial and new construction — nearly doubled, reaching $447 billion this year. “I’d have to raise rent by $1,000 for it to make sense for me anymore,” one landlord said.