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Lockhart is booming, but rising property taxes are pricing out the people who made the town what it is today. A new proposal for a 'Soul District' aims to create protections so long-time residents can actually afford to stay as the city grows.
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This could mean tax relief or grants for long-term homeowners, though it might require shifting the tax burden elsewhere to keep city services funded.
Long-time residents who are currently being squeezed out by skyrocketing property taxes will finally get a fighting chance to keep their homes.
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Newer residents or developers might face higher costs or stricter regulations if the city shifts the tax burden to fund these protections.