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Topics: Tax Policies
Results: 294 Matches
1. Tax Change Undercuts Affordable Housing
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Eliminating the tax credit for landlords/owners of affordable housing properties limits the incentive to keep units affordable. |
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2. The Town of Southampton Comprehensive Plan - Affordable Housing
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New York |
Southampton |
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Southampton acknowledges that accessory housing ordinance does not produce much affordable housing.
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The authors suggest phasing in tax assessments on such properties.
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3. Affordable Housing Program Developer Informational Packet
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Colorado |
Fort Collins |
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Fort Collins recognizes that taxes increase the cost of affordable housing.
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Fort Collins waives sales and use taxes on materials used in construction of affordable housing.
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4. Policy Guide on Affordable Housing
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New Mexico |
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The existing property tax has a negative impact on cash-poor, land-rich families.
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NMAPA suggests transfer taxes and other tools to address the issue without reducing revenue.
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5. Affordable Housing Mandates and Inclusionary Zoning
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California |
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The author argues that income taxes pay for infrastructure which increases demand for housing close to such infrastructure.
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The author says that such taxes should be abolished and replaced with land value taxes.
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6. City shows new roll in funding ventures
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North Carolina |
Charlotte |
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It is implied that many developments face a financial gap that hinders or halts development. |
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Charlotte, North Carolina dedicates increased tax revenues to fund needed infrastructure. |
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7. Property Tax Exemption for Multi-family Housing
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Washington |
Seattle |
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It is implied that the development of affordable housing is discouraged by the difficulty of prohibitive costs. |
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The City of Seattle exempts the value of eligible multifamily housing improvements from property taxes for ten years for rehabilitation of vacant or underutilized buildings. |
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8. City of Dallas Mayor's Task Force on Affordable Workforce Housing
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Texas |
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Texas |
Dallas |
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Dallas faces underperforming CHDO industry and housing programs. |
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Dallas should form a third party non-profit land bank, which would grant exemptions or other relief from ad valorem taxes on property held in the land bank. |
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9. Demolition Permit Fee and Affordable Housing Demolition Tax
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Illinois |
Highland Park |
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Highland Park has imposed a $10,000 tax on the demolition of affordable housing.
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Highland Park exempts demolitions where the new building will be affordable to low and moderate income households. |
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10. The Economic Effects of Today's Property Tax
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High property taxes are a disincentive to new development, and discourage the revitalization of run-down areas. |
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The author recommends that land be taxed instead of property, which will end the penalization for contributing high value property to a neighborhood or commercial district. |
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