Edmonton to tax derelict commercial property owners at higher rate

https://edmonton.citynews.ca/video/2026/09/08/edmonton-to-tax-derelict-commercial-property-owners-at-higher-rate/

Owners of abandoned or run-down commercial buildings in Edmonton – including some lots with pits abandoned during construction -- can be charged a higher tax rate after city council approved a new tax category for derelict commercial properties.

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QuickSuccess@lemmy.ca · 3 pts · 21h

Overdue

Pyr_Pressure@lemmy.ca · 3 pts · 14h

Next do derelict residential properties. Maybe some landlords will actually take care of the landscaping a bit if it saves them some tax money.