New Empty Homes Tax Splits Opinions in Canmore Mountain Town
Thursday, May 1, 2025, 10:21 am
In a bid to tackle an affordability crisis, local officials in Canmore are rolling out a tax on homes left empty for more than half the year. The policy has ignited fierce debate in this picturesque Alberta town, dividing residents between praising progressive change and decrying its impact on property ownership.
The new levy, which the town is calling a "livability tax," has become a big topic in the small mountain town.
The Town of Canmore will soon begin taxing homeowners who leave their residences empty for more than half the year as part of the Alberta community’s bid to reverse course on an affordability crisis that has made it one of the most expensive places to live in Canada. The new levy, which the town is…
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