[jimhoward]

My property taxes here in the villages are much less than those on other houses that I own. So I am happy. Some of that is the fact that the houses themselves here are relatively inexpensive.

[Cliff Fr]

Here in Marion County it's the ad valorem taxes that are increasing substantially. This years trim notice shows a proposed 70% increase in the fire tax.

[Worldseries27]

Originally Posted by aces4

apples and oranges is right... If illinois got the crime under control, it would be head and shoulders above the villages. All a person needs is one pool, a couple of golf courses, the live music is better in chicago as well as the restaurants and entertainment. Who would be shoveling at this age, condos take care of all of the that and beautiful lake michigan is right there. Mass transportation and a great airport are near and best of all, top notch medical care is available.

hypothetical "if's" never carry the day. When i was younger this was mine

[Indydealmaker]

Originally Posted by nn0wheremann

It has taken ten years now, but looking at my TRIM notice, the proposed county taxes, added to the amenity fees, have now topped the $7K mark, just like the old homestead in DuPage County Illinois.

However, I still think the value for dollar paid is better here. There are almost no potholes and I don't have to shovel the rain, nor will I slip and fall on the frozen sunshine.

How can you lump amenity fees into a discussion on taxation?

[RRGuyNJ]

The original poster pointed out that he included the Amenity fee in his figures then praised all the good things he lives with now vs in Illinois.

[golfing eagles]

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[bowlingal]

don't forget the military that may be deployed to Chicago. Thankfully, we don't have that here in the villages ( at least not yet)

[SaucyJim]

Originally Posted by Aces4

You tell me! Actually, the discussion started with the comparison of Illinois to Florida. I thinked it was skewed with the fact of all the facilities that are available but by the same token, who needs ALL those facilities to be happy but yet they need to be paid for by the residents. Like I said, one pool, one rec center and a couple of golf courses are the most we'll ever need.

I use multiple rec centers and pools for various activities that fit my schedule. My sister has one pool, one golf course, and one clubhouse. All are overcrowded and the community is only half built out.

My two cents. Dot com!!

[SaucyJim]

Originally Posted by Aces4

There was a recent carjacking including a loaded gun and people who have been assaulted in The Villages. The lakes near The Villages have gators and aren't especially nice. (The gulf is great if you want to drive 2 hours through crazy traffic and normally big crowds.) Mass transient would be appreciated by many in The Villages were driving cars/carts are no longer available to those residents because of visual and other handicaps. There have been threads to that effect. Hey, it works for the crowds that live here but there are fine places to live outside this enclave.

One recent carjacking that made the news versus so many that they do not make the news. Make your choice. I’ll choose one a year over several a day any day.

[Worldseries27]

Originally Posted by bowlingal

don't forget the military that may be deployed to chicago. Thankfully, we don't have that here in the villages ( at least not yet)

fort sumter landing?

[Marmaduke]

Originally Posted by Aces4

I think you've missed the point, The Villages works for many, but there is usually an insistence in some posts that it is the "end all" choice for places to live. Not everyone feels that way, other features in different areas attract others. One poster went after Illinois which seemed rather funny to me because even with it's warts, it has so much more to offer in life experiences. No I don't live there and never have.

I understood your point all along!
This is America and there are breath-taking places, vibrant cities, expansive undeveloped countrysides, but when we speak of them, people tell us to "move there, if you like it so much".

This thread has really gone off the rails from the original topic, but many people who live in TV have that very special enclave elsewhere and they're going to be flying back to T.V. soon without a care in the world about the tax or amenity bills.
Be Happy. Don't Worry.

[Ken D.]

Originally Posted by Caymus

Are those the current taxes in Illinois or from a few years ago?

Illinois levies several state-level taxes, including a flat income tax, sales tax, and fuel tax. It is also known for having some of the highest property taxes in the nation, which are levied at the local level.

[MX rider]

Originally Posted by Tvflguy

...reading between the lines, I think I know what you mean by your last line. But if I state it (the P word) I will get dinged...

I always tell people who ask me about TV, that it's not a good fit for everyone. Although I would guess 90% plus love it here.

As a very active, fit couple, TV is like an adult Disneyland for us. And for us the amenity fee is a bargain.

Yes, the taxes are a bit higher than what we had in Indiana, and you do pay more for a home here to enjoy TV lifestyle. But utilities are lower.
Is it perfect? Hell no. But we love it here.

There's a happy place for everyone, you just have to find it.

[Bilyclub]

I don’t understand how Toilets Pritzker thinks he can obtain a higher office. They are currently plotting to tax home deliveries.

[donfey]

[QUOTE=Amenity Fee isn’t on your tax bill.]

OP DID include the amenity fee in his post: "proposed county taxes, added to the amenity fees.