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Vacancy tax exploration

A resident urged the city or county to charge a fee on Bend's roughly 5,000 vacant or second homes, calling them an economic drain on neighborhoods. No council action was taken.

2 mentionsLast discussed Aug 12, 2026

MediumTaxes Budget

Business license fee increase paused

The 10% business license fee increase is on hold until January 2027 so the city can rework the fee structure, costing the city about $22,500. A coffee shop owner said fee increases were nearly driving her business to Redmond.

2 mentionsLast discussed Jun 17, 2026