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Canmore vacancy tax could bring in $9 million in 2025

Canmore vacancy tax could bring in $9 million in 2025

Canmore’s new vacancy tax could bring in as much as $9 million annually to municipal coffers.
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LETTER: Canmore council has better options than vacancy tax

LETTER: Canmore council has better options than vacancy tax

LETTER: Many of us taxpayers in Canmore are strongly against the livability tax program because instead of taxing all homeowners equally, it targets only those who are already unable to afford to live in Canmore full-time as their prime residence. 
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Canmore budget talks begin, municipal budget facing 5.6 per cent increase

Canmore budget talks begin, municipal budget facing 5.6 per cent increase

Canmore’s budget is looking at a potential 5.6 per cent municipal tax increase for 2025. Council started budget deliberations Nov. 21, with $37.45 million needed for municipal taxes in 2025 and $40.2 million in 2026.
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Canmore tax policy sets target on vacant, tourist homes

Canmore tax policy sets target on vacant, tourist homes

Though Alberta doesn’t allow vacancy taxes similar to Vancouver or Toronto, the Municipal Government Act enables tax subclasses to be created and each taxed at different rates.
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LETTER: Canmore vacancy tax beneficial to residents, community

LETTER: Canmore vacancy tax beneficial to residents, community

LETTER: Rather than perceiving this initiative as a punishment or a discriminatory measure, many residents, myself included, view it as a crucial step toward addressing the housing shortage in our town.
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LETTER: Greater transparency for Canmore's vacancy tax needed

LETTER: Greater transparency for Canmore's vacancy tax needed

LETTER: I am writing to express my concerns regarding the recent letter I received from the Town of Canmore about the Livability Tax Program and the definition of a full-time, primary residence tax subclass.
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Funding options provided for Canmore's new vacancy tax

Funding options provided for Canmore's new vacancy tax

“The funds collected under the program are designed to be used for non-market housing initiatives. … Being clear on what the money is going to be used for from the outset will make sure the initiatives are actually advancing your objectives,”
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LETTER: Canmore vacancy tax brings concerns about 'fairness, effectiveness, and community cohesion'

LETTER: Canmore vacancy tax brings concerns about 'fairness, effectiveness, and community cohesion'

LETTER: The Town of Canmore’s recent decision to implement a primary residence tax under the livability tax program raises significant concerns about fairness, effectiveness, and community cohesion.
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Taxation of Canmore residential vacant serviced land to be discussed with upcoming tax task force

Taxation of Canmore residential vacant serviced land to be discussed with upcoming tax task force

Any move to tax Canmore residential vacant serviced land at a higher rate than residential properties will have to wait.
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LETTER: Taxing part-time Canmore residents extra could create 'us vs. them community'

LETTER: Taxing part-time Canmore residents extra could create 'us vs. them community'

LETTER: I encourage Canmore residents to request council to reconsider its preliminary support of the program.
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