The Greens believed that raising the vacancy land tax could force thousands of homeowners across the state to offer their unused homes for long-term rentals.
The moves came days after a National Public Radio article reported that thousands of VA loan borrowers risked losing their homes after the COVID forbearance.
'The crisis is not merely one of numbers but of societal values, as the housing market becomes a fortress for the rich,' said a report by Suburbtrends.