The Seattle City Council is currently deliberating a proposal to implement a tax on vacant homes, aiming to alleviate the city's persistent housing shortage and escalating housing costs. The measure, championed by Councilmember Teresa Mosqueda, seeks to incentivize homeowners to rent out or sell properties that have been unoccupied for extended periods. Proponents argue that this tax could unlock a significant number of housing units, providing much-needed relief to renters and prospective homeb