Cost of Living & Property Taxes

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People aren’t just worried about paying their bills.
They’re worried about staying in their homes.

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Across District 25, property values are rising. And while that may look good on paper, it’s creating real pressure for families, especially seniors and those on fixed incomes.

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Because when property values go up, so do property taxes.

And for too many people, their income isn’t rising with it.

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What’s happening in District 25

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We’re seeing more development. New homes. New investment.

But for longtime residents, that growth can come at a cost.

Higher property assessments are leading to higher tax bills. And people who have lived in their homes for years are now facing the possibility of being priced out of their own neighborhoods.

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Many residents don’t fully understand how property taxes are set, or what relief options are available to them.​ That disconnect is part of the problem.

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Why this matters

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People shouldn’t be taxed out of the homes they worked their whole lives to keep.

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When property taxes rise too fast:

• Seniors are forced to make impossible decisions

• Working families fall behind

• Generational wealth is lost

• Communities begin to change in ways that don’t include the people who built them

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That’s not just a financial issue.
That’s a community issue.

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What I will work on in the State House

• Stronger property tax relief at the state level
  Support policies that protect homeowners, especially seniors and those on fixed incomes, from being priced out due to rising assessments.

• Modernizing outdated tax policies
  Take a serious look at how our current system impacts working families and identify ways to make it more fair and transparent.

• Better access to exemptions and credits
  Ensure eligible residents are aware of and able to access property tax relief programs.

• Working with Greenville County Council
  Use the relationships I’ve built to advocate for responsible millage rates and local solutions that reduce the burden on residents.

• Transparency and accountability
  Make sure people understand how their property taxes are calculated and where their money is going.