'Sin Taxes': A Useful Path for Affordable Housing Funding? - Shelterforce
Summary
This article explores the potential of 'sin taxes' (taxes on alcohol, tobacco, etc.) as a funding source for affordable housing. It suggests that these taxes could help alleviate housing shortages exacerbated by the rise of short-term rentals in many areas. The article considers the impact of STRs on housing affordability and explores how alternative funding methods could help cities address their housing challenges.
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