The City of Ottawa is putting in place the VUT (Vacant unit Tax). The Ottawa vacant home tax will take effect in January 2023 and will be applicable to non-principal residences that were vacant in 2022 for at least 184 days. This tax is intended to encourage owners to maintain, occupy, or rent their homes in order to enhance the supply of available housing.
The vacant unit tax, or VUT, in Ottawa can be significant. If your non-primary dwelling is vacant for more than 184 days in a calendar year and...