Portland’s Vacancy Tax Proposal: Quick Fix or Quagmire?

Update: 2025-08-07

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Today's episode explores vacancy taxes, a topic that several Portland City Council members are currently discussing. Some argue the proposal can help reduce vacant properties across the city. But is it really the solution to our housing crisis, or are they simply looking at a policy that sounds promising but falls short?

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