Trying to protect their cash from inflation or government appropriation. 

In all I paid $14k to setup various entities, trusts, and government fees. 

I typically do about 90% section 8 or other government programs.

I imagine it is all just on for now especially since all government backed loan defaults are a full stop too. 

Given the bureacracy and corruption of the city government, I recommend hiring an experienced tax attorney to fight any assessment.

Looking for advice on renting to an individual on a rental assistance program through the government.

.- Public Records and Local Government Websites: Check your town or county’s property tax assessor or planning department websites.

Government will never succeed in "making" anything cheaper.

I thought about taking cash but was unwilling to give the government 850K.   

Immigration plays a big role in this, so it would be hard to predict unless you know what happens with population growth.I think it's still a basic human need, and one that the government can not provide at a reasonable cost.