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Oakland commission adopts resolution to retain authority over Live Local Act exemption
Summary
The commission adopted Resolution No. 2025-14 to opt out of the state multifamily property tax exemption (commonly described as the Live Local Act exemption) for the current tax roll; staff said the action must be renewed annually and requires a two-thirds commission vote.
The Town Commission adopted Resolution No. 2025-14 electing not to grant a state-created multifamily property tax exemption (described in the meeting as the "Live Local Act" exemption) for the upcoming tax roll unless the commission affirmatively chooses to opt in later.
Town staff explained the statute allows taxing authorities to opt out by adopting a local resolution or ordinance…
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