Are Property Tax Relief Programs Equitable?

What role do taxes play in expanding the racial wealth gap? We explore that and more in the fifth week of "The Racial Wealth Gap—Moving to Systemic Solutions."

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9 TAXES Property Tax Relief Programs Don't Reach Many Homeowners of Color Heather Way, University of Texas School of Law Property tax relief programs can be essential for helping older and lower-income homeowners keep their homes. But access to them isn’t universal, or equitable. READ MORE REVIEW The Racial Wealth Gap Begins With Our Tax Code Keli A. Tianga, Shelterforce Dorothy A. Brown’s The Whiteness of Wealth breaks down the deleterious effect our tax code has had on Black lives. READ MORE The Racial Wealth Gap: Moving to Systemic Solutions Last week we looked at different ways that property valuations affect the racial wealth gap. This week we focus on taxes. Stayed tuned next week as we tie it all together and look at some proposed solutions to addressing the wealth gap. We Can't Do This Work Without You We know you rely on us to break down these important issues, but we can't do this work without your help. Show your support for Shelterforce by becoming a donor for as little as $2 a month. Join Our Live Discussion The racial wealth gap has been an intractable problem for decades. How do we move beyond what we’ve been doing to solutions that will actually help? Join us for “Push Back on the Racial Wealth Gap,” Wednesday, March 23, at 3 p.m. ET to explore questions like how to make a more just financial system, what role homeownership plays in addressing the racial wealth gap, and how to make homeownership a better wealth-building tool. Register for This Webinar ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ Received this email from a friend? Subscribe to our newsletter View This Email As a Webpage

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