Vacant Homes

On episode two of Who Owns Boulder, you’ll hear about what happens when houses sit empty much of the year. What is the impact on the community? We hear from Boulder City Council member Tina Marquis, Boulder County Commissioner Claire Levy, a citizen activist in Lake Tahoe advocating for a tax on second homes, and Tom Davidoff, real estate finance professor at the University of British Columbia who explains the policy approach to second homes in Vancouver, BC.

This story aired on A Public Affair, KGNU’s weekday morning show featuring in-depth discussions on local news issues. Click here to listen to other episodes of A Public Affair.