, after days of confusion and frustration for some residents who tried to access it beforehand.
The city's new vacant unit tax requires all property owners to declare the vacancy status of their homes. All property owners have to submit a declaration by March 16, even if the property is their principal residence.On Sunday, however, there was no working link on the city's website. That led to an urgent rush by some people who were eager to submit their declaration.
"Because they didn't give an exact date of when it started, I got a lot of panicked calls saying I want to do this right now and why isn't it up there?" said Coun. Theresa Kavanagh. Ottawa city council voted last spring to impose the annual tax, a move designed to address homes sitting empty and neglected in the city. Those who don't declare risk paying one per cent of their property's assessed value.
“We want to see properties rented out and used, and if they're not, then these owners must pay a penalty and that money does go into affordable housing,” Kavanagh said.“I did not like the idea that 33,000-plus residents are going to have to self declare,” said Coun. Laura Dudas. will have to pay a $250 dollar late fee and but Dudas said there is a grace period adding the fine has been waived for 2023.
Why do I need to register my house as non vacant when the city sends me a bill for water usage? Lol
So, if bylaw officers suspect an illegally parked vehicle in a full municipal parking lot, they will place a parking ticket on ALL vehicles. All vehicle owners then must reply to profess innocence. If “no reply”, the vehicle is deemed to be in violation and a fine will be issued.
Make-work project
It’s a waste of tax payers money and it’s not an effective method. All they have to do is hire few students to look at the water and electricity consumption of all the households and they can tell which houses are vacant.
So, all home owners in Ottawa need to prove they live in their house ?
This city is a joke! It’s none of their damned business what people do with their property! They get the gd taxes which are way too high and deliver too little! Time for a tax revolt!
Given councils head is vacant!
No it’s not
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