The government assessed a disabled mechanic’s $115,000 home at over $1,000,000 and jacked his property taxes from $1,800/year to more than $30,000.
Darrell Lloyd paid CASH for the 960 sq. ft home. ZERO debt. But he can’t even afford to keep it because of taxes.
No basement. No second floor. He says it’s worth about $180,000.
LLOYD: “I’m at a loss. So right now, I don’t know what to do. I can’t even sell the house because they see the taxes. Everybody gonna run.”
So he went to the assessor’s office for help. Their response?
“Everybody’s taxes increased.”
Lloyd finally called FOX 32 Chicago. Only after the station got involved did officials admit the bill was a MISTAKE.
You work, you pay taxes.
You buy a modest home with cash, you pay taxes.
You get hurt and go on disability, you still pay taxes.
Then they assess your bungalow like a million-dollar estate and mail you a $30,000 bill.
Imagine how many Darrell Lloyds never called the local news...