❌ SB208
Require certain conveyance fees be allocated for housing purposes
Summary
The bill requires that any increased county real estate and manufactured home conveyance fees be allocated specifically for county housing purposes, including low-income housing, first-time home buyer assistance, disability housing, and transition housing. Counties may levy these taxes at a rate not exceeding thirty cents per hundred dollars of property value, following public hearings and resolutions by the board of county commissioners. The tax is to be paid by the grantor at the time of the deed transfer.
Rationale
The bill imposes a tax on property transfers, which conflicts with the Libertarian principles of minimal government intervention and opposition to taxation. It mandates the allocation of funds for specific government purposes, which undermines individual property rights and the free market.
Risks and Concerns
- Increased government control over property transactions
- Potential for misuse of tax funds
- Discouragement of property transactions due to higher costs