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San Diego Lawmakers Call for Study of ‘Vacancy Tax’ To Tackle Housing Problems

Similar Measures Passed by Other Cities To Address Properties Left Empty for Long Periods
Members of a San Diego City Council committee have called for a study of unoccupied residential properties in the city, which could lead to a new tax aimed at supporting housing-related services. (Getty Images)
Members of a San Diego City Council committee have called for a study of unoccupied residential properties in the city, which could lead to a new tax aimed at supporting housing-related services. (Getty Images)
CoStar News
February 17, 2021 | 11:16 P.M.

San Diego is considering a “vacancy tax” on apartments and other residential properties that sit empty for long periods, an effort growing in popularity among California cities seeking an array of options for dealing with chronic shortages of affordable housing.

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