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The Short Term Bill
New tax on short-term rentals proposed in Bennington
An act relating to approval of amendments to the charter of the Town of Bennington concerning a local option tax on short-term rentals
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This bill would create a new tax on short-term rentals in Bennington, which could affect prices for visitors and homeowners.
Our take
What we think, in plain words.
If this tax passes, it might raise costs for people renting out their homes. It's important to think about how it could change the rental market.
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The facts
What the bill actually says, no spin.
- The bill is about a local option tax on short-term rentals.
- It was introduced in the Town of Bennington, Vermont.
- The bill is still moving through the legislature.
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