I've also written about this subject, land value tax can be helpful if implemented, it's not the only tool available.
Vacancy taxes, regulating surface parking, making active use of empty lots easier (simpler food truck laws), right to purchase at commercial properties at most recent tax assesed value, and a general local desire to make dynamic use of empty or underutilized spaces all have their place in solving these problems
That one I've only seen proposed, it's a modern application of an old maritime tax law, where the captain could set the assessed value at their own rate but the taxing authority could opt to purchase the load entirely if they felt the self assessed value was too low
A more useful implementation for abandoned property would be if vacant for a period of time, the owner must accept any offer at or above a certain value for the property, essentially a forced sale
I've also written about this subject, land value tax can be helpful if implemented, it's not the only tool available.
Vacancy taxes, regulating surface parking, making active use of empty lots easier (simpler food truck laws), right to purchase at commercial properties at most recent tax assesed value, and a general local desire to make dynamic use of empty or underutilized spaces all have their place in solving these problems
“right to purchase at commercial properties at most recent tax assesed value” is a good one! Where have you seen that implemented?
That one I've only seen proposed, it's a modern application of an old maritime tax law, where the captain could set the assessed value at their own rate but the taxing authority could opt to purchase the load entirely if they felt the self assessed value was too low
A more useful implementation for abandoned property would be if vacant for a period of time, the owner must accept any offer at or above a certain value for the property, essentially a forced sale