[Kon-Peki]

One of the components of the solution is a property tax regime that strongly favors occupancy. Not a homeowner’s exemption.

If a house is going to be built, it should be used. Don’t let them sit empty.

[throwitaway222]

Also one that favors ownership... 100% higher for winter properties, 400% higher for AirBnbs and rentals

[Kon-Peki]

I’m not sure I agree. In a nice ski town, a lot of people aren’t going to be able to afford to own. Because of the topography, you’re never going to be able to build as many housing units as you need to make them affordable for everyone. It’s just a fact of life. That’s what makes it especially important to use the homes you can build.

[bryanlarsen]

Rich people own, poor people rent.

So we should tax the poor people more?

[NotSammyHagar]

Rich people can afford those high taxes. Taxes don't get us to more housing. There have to be rules to build more housing. Nothing works without more housing being built, and housing has to be somewhat oriented toward more affordable housing (the missing middle).

[zeroCalories]

Raising taxes for these groups is about curbing demand, which in theory should lower prices. I think the real problem is that there isn't actually that many people that would be affected by these taxes, but if you could show me 30% of a town was Airbnb, I could see it working.