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Proposed Three-Year Vacant Property Tax Exemption for East Oakland

Original title: Subject: Amending Oakland Municipal Code Chapter 4.56 (Vacant Property Tax) From: Council President Jenkins Recommendation: Adopt An Ordinance Amending Oakland Municipal Code Chapter 4.56 (Vacant Property Tax) To Establish A Temporary Three-Year Exemption For Parcels Located East Of High Street To Incentivize Property Activation, Reduce Vacancy, And Prevent Tax Default In Historically Underinvested Areas Of East Oakland

May 26, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

Property owners with vacant s east of High Street would be exempt from the city's for three years if this ordinance is passed, changing their tax liability and the city's revenue collection for those specific locations.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Property owners east of High Street

These owners would be eligible for a three-year exemption from the city's vacant property tax.

City of Oakland

The city would experience a change in tax revenue collection from vacant parcels in the specified area.

What changed

Last recorded activity May 26, 2026.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

Council President Jenkins has introduced an ordinance to create a three-year tax exemption for vacant properties located east of High Street in Oakland. The proposal aims to encourage property owners to activate vacant s and reduce the risk of s in this specific area.

Why It Matters

Key Facts

The ordinance proposes a temporary three-year exemption from the vacant property tax.
The exemption applies specifically to parcels located east of High Street in Oakland.
The stated goal is to incentivize property activation and reduce vacancy rates.
The ordinance aims to prevent tax defaults in historically underinvested areas of East Oakland.
The proposal is currently under review by the Finance & Management Committee.
The ordinance amends Oakland Municipal Code Chapter 4.56.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this exemption apply to all vacant properties in Oakland?

No, the proposed exemption is limited to s located east of High Street.

How long would this tax exemption last?

The exemption is proposed to last for a period of three years.

What is the purpose of this tax change?

The ordinance intends to incentivize property owners to activate vacant land and reduce the number of properties entering in East Oakland.

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