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Second Home Tax rollout in chaos | Real Estate News
The city’s new second-home tax, targeting luxury properties, has sparked chaos—17,000 notices sent, but the number will shrink as legal hurdles delay full rollout. Finance officials skipped a crucial City Council hearing, citing ongoing litigation over releasing owner names, promising testimony only after August 31. Critics call the rollout a mess, even among supporters who believe the tax should fund education and childcare. Homeowners are caught off guard, struggling to prove residency, while lawmakers demand answers and transparency. Exemption applications close September 18—yet the…
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