Summary
Advocates urged the council to expedite study of a vacancy tax like Oakland's, which raised $4.7 million in its first year, to fund affordable housing and homelessness prevention as federal dollars dry up.
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Last discussed Jul 13, 2026.
Impact analysis
💰Financial impact
Oakland's comparable tax raised $4.7 million in year one and $6 million in later years.
✅Who benefits
Renters, people at risk of eviction, and residents experiencing homelessness.
⚠️Who could be affected
Owners of vacant properties would bear the tax.
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