South Lake Tahoe residents vote on a $6,000 annual vacancy tax to fund housing, repairs, and transit, with opposition from local chambers, realtors, and business owners.
South Lake Tahoe residents are voting on a proposal to tax property owners $6,000 annually for leaving homes vacant for more than half a year. The "South Lake Tahoe Vacancy Tax" aims to incentivize homeowners to rent properties and generate funds for affordable housing, road repairs, and public transportation. However, a coalition of local chambers, realtors, and business owners oppose the tax, holding a campaign kick-off to fight against it.
May 27, 2024
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