It’s not that simple, although taxation is a lever I see more governments willing to tug cautiously on in this crisis. I do think multipliers on low-density hou

It’s not that simple, although taxation is a lever I see more governments willing to tug cautiously on in this crisis. I do think multipliers on low-density housing that’s not owner-occupied year-round is an excellent starting point, though, one that would really only harm a smaller subset of landlords while loosening supply in the short-term (1-5yrs). Still, tax policy alone won’t solve such a complex issue. We need deregulation in matters of zoning, and increased regulation in terms of rent-setting (both amounts and lengths). We also need higher-density housing near transit stops, regulations on sales of existing homes with fossil fuel heat (gas and oil) that promote their proactive replacement prior to sale, stripping HOAs of authority to police familial genetics or relationships in household makeup (to promote more shared housing in existing developments), and so much more. It’s a complex crisis that requires a complex solution.