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Sunday Video: The Housing Tax Crisis

Stephen Fesler - May 18, 2025

Development charges, fees, and taxes contribute to a significant proportion of new housing costs. In many cities in North America, these have been increasing much faster than inflation. But why are they increasing so much, what are they used for, and how does this affect housing? Uytae Lee of About Here dives into the thorny issue and talks about potential alternatives to the prevailing paradigm.