Vancouver Land Value Tax Meetup
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By George, we will solve the housing crisis
Join us for a casual meet up of people interested solving in the housing crisis.
Are you concerned about Housing in BC? Join us to learn more about how a Land Value Tax as proposed by Henry George offers a solution. Connect with the community, share stories and get to know likeminded people.
BC gives big tax advantages to landlords at the expense of everyone else. We want to build a more prosperous and just economy that works for everyone. Movements that change the world are driven by people who know each other, so come join us.
Everyone is welcome, we would loved to have you there!
What is land value tax?
Land Value Tax (LVT) is a levy on the value of land itself — not the buildings or improvements on it. Unlike taxes on income or buildings, which discourage productivity, LVT doesn’t penalize work or productive investments. Instead, it encourages efficient land use and development over idle speculation. That’s why economists often call it “the perfect tax”.
How can LVT benefit the housing market and overall economy?
By shifting taxes onto land, away from income or buildings, LVT realigns incentives in our economy to:
help make housing more affordable
discourage anti-productive speculation
promote sustainable, efficient development
address inequality and stagnant productivity
Because land value comes from the community — through public investments, services, and growth around it — LVT ensures that this publicly created wealth is returned to the community, building a fairer economy for all.
Research by Common Wealth Canada estimates that an LVT capturing 0.8% of BC’s land value could generate enough revenue to replace all municipal and provincial property taxes, property transfer taxes, and the speculation & vacancy tax (SVT). Read more at commonwealth.ca/bc-lvt.