Winning a property in a house raffle would be a dream come true for anyone. However, depending on where you live, the winner may be required to pay taxes based on the value of the property. On top of this, depending on how you structure your competition; as an organizer you may also have to consider tax on ticket sales, and the property owner may have finance-related issues to take into account as well. Having a clear understanding of the obligations of the various parties involved will ensure you know exactly how many tickets you need to sell to give away a home (and at what price).