Dossier
seasonal homes
Coverage of seasonal homes in the Nexus archive.
- Vermont Democrats turn to second home taxes as a matter of principle – and cash
Vermont Democratic candidates for governor and lieutenant governor advocate for higher taxes on second homes to address housing shortages and generate revenue, while Republican incumbents oppose new taxes. Estimates of second homes in Vermont vary widely, with claims ranging from 40% of homes to 14% as seasonal properties, according to Census Bureau and state agency data.