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ALAMEDA Measure M

Alameda County • 2022 • M

Passed

Result: 64.9% yes, 35.1% no (44,354 votes cast)

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This measure establishes a tax on residential property owners who keep units vacant for more than 182 days per year, with rates of $3,000-$6,000 for single-family homes and condos in the first year (doubling in subsequent years) and $6,000-$12,000 for other residential units, effective from 2024 to 2034. The tax is projected to generate $3.9 to $5.9 million annually for Alameda.

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