@worrytoomuch, The assessor’s office said using a special needs trust for a child and putting the home in a special needs trust will not change the assessment of the property for property tax purposes. I also talked to an attorney who said the same thing.
The basis of the property rises to market value at the time of the last surviving spouse’s death.
So…looks like a win-win.
However, I would confirm this with your local assessor’s office and your attorney or cpa.