
County authority to impose a vacancy tax
Filed by Kayla Young(D · District HD-056)Official link pending verification
The purpose of this bill relates to the ability of the county authority to impose a vacancy tax on vacant or mostly vacant structures. The bill provides for a legislative purpose. The bill grants authority. The bill provides for definitions. The bill provides for the imposition of a vacancy tax. The bill provides for notice and appeal. The bill provides for collection and lien. The bill creates exemptions. Finally, the bill provides rulemaking authority.
Finance
Last action: To House Finance (January 22, 2026)
Every stage. Every date.
- Filed for introductionJanuary 22, 2026 · House
- To FinanceJanuary 22, 2026 · House
- Introduced in HouseJanuary 22, 2026 · House
- To House FinanceJanuary 22, 2026 · House
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