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Area of Science:

Economics
Public Finance
Gerontology

Background:

The U.S. housing market boom (2000-05) led to increased residential property taxes.
Elderly homeowners, particularly those with high housing equity but low income, face significant tax burdens.
Anecdotal evidence suggests tax burdens influence elderly homeowner mobility, but systematic analysis is lacking.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the relationship between property tax levels and the mobility rate of elderly homeowners.
To provide systematic analysis on the impact of property taxes on housing decisions of older adults.

Main Methods:

Utilized household-level panel data from the Health and Retirement Study (HRS).
Incorporated a novel dataset on state-provided property tax relief programs to address endogeneity.
Employed instrumental variable estimation using property tax relief programs as instruments.

Main Results:

Higher property taxes are associated with increased mobility among elderly homeowners.
A $100 increase in annual property taxes correlates with a 0.73 percentage point rise in the two-year mobility rate for homeowners aged 50+.
This represents an 8% increase from the baseline two-year mobility rate of 9%.

Conclusions:

Property tax levels are a significant factor influencing the residential mobility decisions of elderly homeowners.
Policy implications exist for property tax relief programs and their impact on senior housing stability.