Summary
Durham's booming growth is causing property taxes to skyrocket, leaving many residents stressed about getting priced out of their own homes. Local leaders are facing massive pressure to figure out how to keep housing affordable while tax bills keep climbing.
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Impact analysis
Homeowners are facing much higher yearly tax bills, making it harder to budget and afford living in the area.
The local government and public services get a funding boost from the higher property values.
Long-term residents and homeowners on fixed or lower incomes are at risk of being priced out of their neighborhoods.
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