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vexingsilence t1_j8fajdu wrote

Reply to comment by Avadya in Developers build tiny-home neighborhood in Dover to help address housing shortage by NewEnglandBlueberry

>This would allow people currently living in the city to stay in the city that they enjoy

Although many might appreciate a sharp rise in the value of their home due to scarcity.

If you're not building the super large buildings, the tax rate may need to go up to build or expand the schools, fire depts, police, etc.

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megagem t1_j8fybf8 wrote

Increasing density is not going to increase the tax rate. Denser housing is more efficient and results in lower taxes per person.

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vexingsilence t1_j8gbyzk wrote

In the long run, perhaps. In the short term, any burden the pose on the community has to be absorbed by the community. The new arrivals wouldn't have even started paying property tax yet. And even when they do, any costs associated with them will take years to collect via property tax.

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