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2 issues in taxes budget with medium priority
MediumTaxes Budget
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