Coastways Ranch
Coastways Ranch
Coastways Ranch
For over 100 years, Coastways Ranch has been in our family. Purchased in 1917, it has stayed in the family ever since, and our hope is that it can continue to be a gathering place for family and friends for years to come. Coastways means so much to so many, and we know it holds a special place in your heart as well.
For over 100 years, Coastways Ranch has been in our family. Purchased in 1917, it has stayed in the family ever since, and our hope is that it can continue to be a gathering place for family and friends for years to come. Coastways means so much to so many, and we know it holds a special place in your heart as well.
Unfortunately, that legacy has been threatened with a $1 million property tax bill. From 2017 to 2019, the taxes have gone up a whopping 2155.47% due to a reassessed property value that took place with the passing of the prior generation and a 50% change in ownership. Although detected in 2017, the county is now going back to when the change happened in 2001 and are billing us the higher rate for the past years in lump sum payments. We have hired legal counsel in the hope that a lower, more reasonable assessed value can be reached, but while we wait for the legal process to pan out, the tax bills are still due in addition to the added cost of legal fees. Sadly, the reality is that we cannot afford this lump sum payment, and without some additional help, we may be forced to sell.
Unfortunately, that legacy has been threatened with a $1 million property tax bill. From 2017 to 2019, the taxes have gone up a whopping 2155.47% due to a reassessed property value that took place with the passing of the prior generation and a 50% change in ownership. Although detected in 2017, the county is now going back to when the change happened in 2001 and are billing us the higher rate for the past years in lump sum payments. We have hired legal counsel in the hope that a lower, more reasonable assessed value can be reached, but while we wait for the legal process to pan out, the tax bills are still due in addition to the added cost of legal fees. Sadly, the reality is that we cannot afford this lump sum payment, and without some additional help, we may be forced to sell.
The numbers are daunting, but we are almost halfway to the total from funds raised from existing owners. We are also in the process of applying for an agriculture land protection tax reduction, which has the potential to significantly reduce our tax bills going forward. The challenge is the remaining back tax liability. Our goal is to raise $500,000 in order to avoid having to pay unnecessary late fees.
The numbers are daunting, but we are almost halfway to the total from funds raised from existing owners. We are also in the process of applying for an agriculture land protection tax reduction, which has the potential to significantly reduce our tax bills going forward. The challenge is the remaining back tax liability. Our goal is to raise $500,000 in order to avoid having to pay unnecessary late fees.
Here's how you can help! As much as we hate having to ask for your help, WE NEED YOU! Would you consider donating today to help Coastways? In addition, we would it love if you would take a few minutes to jot down a memory or thought about what Coastways means to you. While your memory won't pay the bills, we know the ranch is special to so many people, and our hope is that we can come together and pay down this debt. Any amount will help! We know times are tough, and 2020 has been a challenging year for everyone. We can't do this alone, but together we truly believe we can make a difference and preserve Coastways for future generations and friends like you to enjoy.
Here's how you can help! As much as we hate having to ask for your help, WE NEED YOU! Would you consider donating today to help Coastways? In addition, we would it love if you would take a few minutes to jot down a memory or thought about what Coastways means to you. While your memory won't pay the bills, we know the ranch is special to so many people, and our hope is that we can come together and pay down this debt. Any amount will help! We know times are tough, and 2020 has been a challenging year for everyone. We can't do this alone, but together we truly believe we can make a difference and preserve Coastways for future generations and friends like you to enjoy.
Thank you in advance for your contribution! Our hope is that this site will serve as a connection to keep everyone involved and informed on the progress. Please help us keep the legacy alive by donating today!
Thank you in advance for your contribution! Our hope is that this site will serve as a connection to keep everyone involved and informed on the progress. Please help us keep the legacy alive by donating today!
Your donation will go straight toward paying off these back taxes. Our hope is that together as a community we can keep Coastways as it always has been and future generations will also be able to experience the beauty of Coastways.
Your donation will go straight toward paying off these back taxes. Our hope is that together as a community we can keep Coastways as it always has been and future generations will also be able to experience the beauty of Coastways.
Special thanks to Michael Olson (author of the book MetroFarm and executive producer and host of the syndicated Saturday Food Chain Radio show) for providing us the opportunity to share our situation on KSCO's Good Morning Monterey Bay Ag Report
Special thanks to Michael Olson (author of the book MetroFarm and executive producer and host of the syndicated Saturday Food Chain Radio show) for providing us the opportunity to share our situation on KSCO's Good Morning Monterey Bay Ag Report
Click on the audio clip below to listen to the interview with our very own Stephanie Hudson:
Click on the audio clip below to listen to the interview with our very own Stephanie Hudson:
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