Alberta appeal court rejects challenge to ‘livability tax’ in Canmore
The Alberta Court of Appeal has upheld the Town of Canmore’s ‘livability tax,’ aimed at taxing owners of vacant homes to promote full-time residency and alleviate housing shortages.
Canmore’s Livability Tax Program one step closer to reality
A recent Alberta Court of Appeal decision has advanced Canmore’s Livability Tax Program, designed to improve housing affordability by imposing higher taxes on secondary residences.