Alpine Cantons Unite Against Proposed Second Home Tax

Swiss mountain regions protest new property tax proposal, warning of CHF277 million revenue losses for alpine communities ahead of September 28 referendum.

Key Takeaways

The Swiss electorate will vote on a new cantonal property tax framework on September 28.
The Confederation of Alpine Cantonal Governments formally opposes the proposed replacement tax on second homes.
The proposed tax changes require approval from both national and cantonal parliaments.

By The Numbers

CHF 277 million

Estimated total annual revenue loss

CHF 150 million

Specific regional revenue loss

They Said

"Unfair, ill-conceived and economically damaging."
— Confederation of Alpine Cantonal Governments

"A false and ill-conceived solution."
— Confederation of Alpine Cantonal Governments

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Sources & References

Swiss alpine cantons protest proposed second home tax

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