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Public hearing held on bill allowing cities to tax long-term vacant second homes; League of Oregon Cities voices cautious support
Summary
Senate Bill 1095 would authorize cities and counties to impose a fee on noncommercial residences vacant more than 180 days per year. The League of Oregon Cities testified in support of the concept while urging further work on implementation and distribution of revenue.
The Senate Committee on Housing and Development held a public hearing March 3 on Senate Bill 1095, which would authorize cities and counties to impose a fee on noncommercial residences that are vacant for more than 180 consecutive or cumulative days in a calendar year.
Bradley, speaking for legislative staff, summarized the bill: "Senate Bill 1095 authorizes cities and counties to impose a fee on non commercial residences that are vacant for more than a hundred and 80 consecutive or cumulative days in 1 calendar year."…
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