Property Tax Exemption

Stormwater Infrastructure

No Opposition to California Proposition Promoting Stormwater Capture

Voters looking for a reason to vote against Prop 72, which provides a tax break for homeowners who install rainwater capture systems, won't find one. None were submitted. Proponents of measures for parks, climate, and transportation are not so lucky.

May 22, 2018 - KQED Science

Texas Townhomes

California Bill Seeks to Facilitate 'Missing Middle' Housing

Affordable housing developers are increasingly asked to build middle-income units, but can't afford to do so.

April 10, 2018 - Mercury News

Portland

Property Tax Exemption for Affordable Units Under Consideration in Portland

The proposed property tax exemption in Portland would be from the "carrot" school of affordable housing incentives.

March 15, 2018 - The Oregonian

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