A new B.C.-based study undercuts the persistent stereotype that homeless people can't be trusted with cash, according to the lead researcher who says it also highlights a different way to respond to the crisis.

No reason not to do this across the board

  • Random Dent@lemmy.ml
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    2 年前

    I’d assume that as single-family homes rise in value other properties would too, so maybe the limit would just need to be adjusted fairly often? IDK I’m not a tax person.

    OR, maybe it could just apply to additional properties? Like you get one free so a family home is safe, but every additional property you own gets a tax slapped on it or something like that?

    • pbjamm@beehaw.orgEnglish
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      2 年前

      I bring this up because California implemented Prop13 in 1978 to address similar issues and it had mixed results.

      I agree with the idea of taxing secondary properties at a higher rate. But that could also have the unintended consequence of driving up rents and landlords look to recoup that money.