An Act enabling a local option empty homes tax on vacant units in residential buildings
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill would allow cities and towns in Massachusetts to implement a tax on vacant housing units within residential buildings. The goal is to encourage homeowners to rent out or occupy their empty properties, potentially increasing housing availability and generating local revenue. Local governments would have the option to decide whether or not to enact this tax and how it would be structured. The bill is currently under consideration by the Massachusetts legislature.
Key provisions
- Allows cities and towns to levy a tax on vacant units.
- The tax applies to units within residential buildings that are unoccupied.
- Local governments determine if they want to implement the tax.
- Revenue generated from the tax would be local.
Who is affected
- Homeowners of residential buildings
- Property owners
- Cities and towns in Massachusetts
- Rental property owners
- Potential renters
Notable changes
- Introduces a new mechanism for local governments to address vacant housing.
- Creates an opportunity for municipalities to generate additional revenue.
- Potentially incentivizes homeowners to utilize vacant units.
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