Ottawa councillors divided on city's vacant unit tax | Page 9 | Unpublished
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Author: Aedan Helmer
Publication Date: February 4, 2026 - 16:07

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Ottawa councillors divided on city's vacant unit tax

February 4, 2026
Some councillors are calling for a "sunset clause" and a full review of the City of Ottawa's vacant unit tax on residential properties, while others have defended the tax as an incentive to return vacant units to the housing market that generates millions in revenue for affordable housing initiatives. Read More


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