Vacancy Tax
Letter: Vacancy tax doesn't go far enough!
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 05/27/2024 - 3:07pm
If the purported goal of the Vacancy Tax initiative is in fact to honestly increase the number of affordable housing units in the City of South Lake Tahoe, a noble goal indeed, and one that I do not believe anyone finds objectionable, I cannot help but see a potential issue with that expectation.
Letter: Vacancy Tax - a more tailored solution
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 05/24/2024 - 8:21am
My father-in-law began working on the docks of Camp Richardson over 70 years ago in the 1950s. His family purchased a small lot with the intention of building a house on it. At that time, many of the homes in the neighborhood had not yet been constructed. Finally, in 1973, construction began, and he hired someone to frame the house before building the rest with his own two hands.
Opinion: The Vacancy Tax threatens our community
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 04/21/2024 - 11:34am
Spring weather in Tahoe is here, and just like that, the snow at lake level has melted. Last week marked that time of year when the days started to get a little longer, and our family filed our taxes. The proposed Vacancy Tax is another tax that I do not want to pay and is not right for this community. As a full-time resident, full-time worker, primary homeowner, and father, how can anyone in good conscience be attempting to dictate my future?
Letter: Vacancy Tax for South Lake Tahoe is a bad idea
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 02/14/2024 - 6:39pm
South Lake Tahoe is a beautiful and vibrant community that relies heavily on tourism and seasonal residents to support its economy. The idea of implementing a vacancy tax in South Lake Tahoe is not only unnecessary but could also have detrimental effects on the local economy and housing market.
