CDU claim: Relief for homeowners in the Wartburg district now!

CDU claim: Relief for homeowners in the Wartburg district now!

In the Wartburg district, the subject of property tax is currently being screwed vigorously. The CDU members of the state parliament Ulrike Jary and Martin Henkel have sent a draft law into the race that warns a noticeable relief for homeowners. Jary emphasizes that the current regulation is particularly charged for private home owners, while business properties come from this load relatively well. "There is something," she says and speaks of "shock moments" in the calculations on the new property tax. Henkel emphasizes that it is now time to distribute the tax burden fairly and to reduce the stress for citizens. Finally, the nationwide model of the property tax adjustment was almost unchanged by the previous red-red-green government for Thuringia, which is now to be corrected.

The recalculation of property tax, which originally came into force from January 1, 2025, was not introduced for Thuringia in the best light. The Federal Constitutional Court had declared the old calculation methods unconstitutional, which definitely confirmed the need to reform. As a result, the latest evaluation bases, which are to be valid from January 1, 2027, have been updated. This reform is intended to create more fairer conditions and revise the once outdated evaluation models, some of which went back to 1964.

new wind in the property tax landscape

But what does that mean specifically for real estate owners and tenants in the region? The current reform, which would like to come up with a uniform federal model, is based on various factors such as the property area, landscape value and building surface. The goal is clear: a fairer distribution of the tax burden and the abolition of the inequalities that have grown over the years. However, the reality looks like that many municipalities have adapted their lifting rates before the new model was introduced, which leads to rising tax claims for owners. The first data show that no less than 3,400 property tax notices were analyzed - some municipalities even opted for higher lifting rates, which ultimately lead to additional financial pressure.

The concerns of tenants also belong to the topic of property tax, because the property tax is often passed on to the additional costs. A harmonized reform could be relieved in this context, but many tenants are concerned that the landlords may, according to critics, may be able to put them over to the rent. The political discussion about the abolition of this assessment capacity is intense and all eyes are focused on future developments.

What is the case for us?

Finally, it can be said that we live in a transition period that challenges us to keep thinking and planning again and again. Whether owner or tenant, the property tax reform affects all of us. Only with a well -founded overview and active participation can we counter the change positively and make the best of it.