Boarded-up Vacant home on Adelaide St. In West Queen West neighbourhood.
City staff say they are proposing changes to Toronto's vacant home tax to make the process simpler for homeowners after last year's rollout generated tens of thousands of complaints.Posted: Sep 24, 2024 7:15 PM EDT | Last Updated: 31 minutes agoCity of Toronto staff have introduced a slew of changes to Toronto’s vacant home tax, following a bumpy rollout earlier this year. CBC's Shawn Jeffords has the details.
"The rollout should be a lot smoother and less traumatic," Chow told reporters on Tuesday. "The staff cannot fail, the city cannot fail. Because what the people experienced last year was terrible. It's heartbreaking. It's scary." This year, city staff are planning a communications blitz to make homeowners aware of the tax. They are also proposing to make filling out the paperwork easier both online and over the phone. And they are proposing the creation of a dedicated team to help people complete the process.
According to a news release on Tuesday, the program is expected to generate about $55 million at the current rate of one per cent of assessed value.Coun. Shelley Carroll, budget chief for the city, said it is "really crucial" that the vacant home tax program works properly and the problems from last year are fixed. She said the program should be a "no brainer" and that it is time to "mature the program" so that it is a success.
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