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California’s Vacancy Tax: What It Could Force Homeowners to Do If It Passes | Shane Harris
37 minutes Posted May 8, 2026 at 4:00 pm.
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California cities are weighing taxes on non-primary homes to address housing shortages and mounting budget deficits. San Diego’s Measure A is one of them, with a vote coming this June and a $121 million deficit driving the conversation. What does the measure actually require of homeowners, and what happens after it passes?

In this episode, Shane Harris, CEO and founder of S Harris Communications, examines what enforcement would demand of the city and why he believes San Diego’s fiscal challenges call for a different approach.

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