Council of Infill Builders
Coverage of Council of Infill Builders in the Nexus archive.
- LA City Council shelves ballot measure to cancel the ‘mansion tax’ on new apartments
The Los Angeles City Council voted to remove a proposed ballot measure that would have canceled the 'mansion tax' on new apartment buildings for the first 10 years of construction. Advocates argue the tax, known as Measure ULA, has stifled housing development, while supporters claim it funds affordable housing programs. A city analysis found the exemption would have minimally impacted housing and revenue.
- Measure to kill LA’s ‘mansion tax’ won’t be on November ballot after all
A measure to eliminate Los Angeles' 'mansion tax' (Measure ULA) was removed from the November ballot after a deal in Sacramento led to a substitute measure that would raise the vote threshold for special taxes. The Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association celebrated the deal, while real estate groups expressed disappointment as existing transfer taxes remain unaffected.