Allow small landlords to reduce business taxes by Rent Board fees paid
In Plain English
Small landlords who own 4 or fewer rental units currently pay both Rent Board fees and gross receipts tax to the city. This law lets them subtract their annual Rent Board fees from their business tax bill. The change reduces city tax revenue but helps small property owners manage regulatory costs.
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Votes
Adopt Resolution No. 159-21
6 to 1
Why This Vote Matters
Small landlords who own four or fewer rental units can now subtract their Rent Board fees from their city business tax bills. The council passed this tax break with broad support in a 6-1 vote, with only Councilmember Bates dissenting. This change will reduce city tax revenue but is designed to help small property owners offset the cost of rental regulations. Bates voted against this housing measure, continuing his pattern of opposing most housing-related items, while the other six members supported it.
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