Oakville Beaver | Thursday, November 10, 2022 | 18 insidehalton.com HearingLife Love your ears Bialik Friday BIGGEST Use your phone or tabl Save up to 's camera to scan this code to visit HearingLife.ca/BlackFriday and book your appointment online. We’re in your neighbourhood. ityou request a copy St oaeed applicable mn Quebee. Have your say on a proposed vacant homes tax. FEEDBACK SOUGHT ON POTENTIAL VACANT HOMES TAX Halton Region is asking the public to provide input on a tential vacant homes tax. Residents are invited to complete a short online y by the end of No- vember or attend an online public meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 15 from 6:30 to 7 p.m. and Wednesday, Nov. 23 from 6: 30 to 7 p.m. Finding a home can be challenging for individuals and families who want to live in our growing com- munity," Gary Carr, Halton Regional Chair, said in a news release. "One wi we're addressing this issue is by studying how a vacant homes tax could help in- crease housing supply. If youc currently’ ownor rent a in Hi courage yo survey or attend a Nirtual public meeting to tell us what you think." Only unoccupied homes in Halton would be affected by the tax. The cost would be based on a percentage of the home's current value assessment. According to A STRONGER VOICE We recognize that diversity is the strength of our communities and we are inviting you to share your voice in our publications. INSIDEHALTON.COM/COMMUNITYDIVERSITY Graham Paine/Metroland the region, this type of tax is commonly implemented with high housing prices and a low supply of homes. for sale or rent. The input will help in- form key features of a po- including how long ie must be vacant before it is ym and exemptions, as well as the overall level of public support, the region said. learn more about the potential vacant homes tax, go to halton.ca.