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Blaise Mesa
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Social Services and Criminal Justice Reporter, Kansas News Service
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By Blaise Mesa Verified| High Plains Public Radio Verified Dave Rau moved out of his Garden Plain, Kansas, home because he couldn't afford the property taxes. So, in 2023, he and his wife found a $267,000 home in Wichita. That home is now valued at $440,000. "We were able to take advantage of homestead tax relief for some of our taxes, but now, we don't qualify for it. Please help!" Rau wrote to lawmakers. "I am 100% disabled (veteran) and unfortunately not employable."Rau isn't alone.
By Blaise Mesa Verified| Johnson County Post Verified By Blaise MesaDave Rau moved out of his Garden Plain, Kansas, home because he couldn’t afford the property taxes. So, in 2023, he and his wife found a $267,000 home in Wichita. That home is now valued at $440,000. “We were able to take advantage of homestead tax relief for some of our taxes, but now, we don’t qualify for it. Please help!” Rau wrote to lawmakers. “I am 100% disabled (veteran) and unfortunately not employable.”Rau isn’t alone.
By Blaise Mesa Verified| High Plains Public Radio Verified Dave Rau moved out of his Garden Plain, Kansas, home because he couldn't afford the property taxes. So, in 2023, he and his wife found a $267,000 home in Wichita. That home is now valued at $440,000. "We were able to take advantage of homestead tax relief for some of our taxes, but now, we don't qualify for it. Please help!" Rau wrote to lawmakers. "I am 100% disabled (veteran) and unfortunately not employable."Rau isn't alone.
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Kansas News Service