2026–27 · City-wideSubmitted in Korean
Vacancy tax on residential and commercial properties
The resident proposes a vacancy tax on empty residential and commercial properties so housing can be provided to people who need it, improving social equity.
English title and summary written with AI from the resident's text, submitted in Korean.
The resident's idea, as submitted
Submitted in KoreanThe idea
Implement a vacancy tax for residential and commercial properties.
Who it helps and why
Providing housings to people who need them can lead them to better participate and contribute in our community to improve social equity.
Details
- Cycle
- 2026–27
- Submitted
- July 9, 2026
- Neighborhood
- City-wide
- Portal category
- Other
- How it was submitted
- Library, BCYF or other site
- Submitted at
- Boston Public Library
- Submission language
- Korean
Themes grouped with AI from resident idea text.
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