California’s Vacancy Tax: What It Could Force Homeowners to Do If It Passes | Shane Harris

California’s Vacancy Tax: What It Could Force Homeowners to Do If It Passes | Shane Harris

May 8, 2026 · 38 min

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Shane Harris discusses the implications of California's proposed vacancy tax and its potential impact on homeowners in San Diego.

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. *Views expressed in this video/article are opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of California Insider.

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