Committee approves tax on vacant residences

Committee approves tax on vacant residences

La version française suit On Tuesday, March 1, The City’s Finance and Economic Development Committee approved a residential vacant unit tax to be charged on non-principal residences left vacant for more that 184 days in a year. Requiring owners to pay one per cent of...
Committee approves tax on vacant residences

Vacant Building Strategy Review

La version française suit Emergency and Protective Services is conducting a review of the City of Ottawa’s 2013 Vacant Building Strategy. This strategy introduced a proactive inspection and enforcement regime for vacant buildings and lots, with the aim of reducing...