In Tyrol is the one that has come into force since the beginning of 2023 Vacancy levy apparently fell short of expectations. Only 900 Vacant apartments were reported up to the reporting deadline of April 30, 2024. The state government recently had one Amendment to the law announced to tighten the levy.
As the “Tiroler Tageszeitung” reported, in 120 of a total of 277 communities there was no such thing Vacancy reported. However, the number of actually unused apartments is likely to be higher. According to data from the Austrian Statistics from autumn 2023 were in Tyrol 16 percent of all apartments without registration of residence. However, this can only be done by one indication be for a vacancy. When it comes to vacancy tax, the focus is particularly on Innsbruck with its high rents. According to ORF Tirol, only 50 vacancy declarations were submitted in the Tyrolean capital for 2023. However, based on surveys and projections, the city assumed that there would be around 7,000 empty apartments.
Die levy has been since then due to the amount of Vacancy levy (maximum 2,200 euros per year) as well as the numerous exceptions are often criticized as toothless. For example, you don’t have to pay a tax if you own the apartment Building you need a timely one own use can prove the building structural or legal reasons cannot be used and if no tenant wants to rent the property for the local rent.
According to a recent arrest National Council decision The states have more leeway when it comes to collecting vacancy taxes. Although a tightening of the Tyrolean vacancy tax is being considered, there are data protection concerns regarding the collection of vacancies: Here, for example. B. the power consumption is controlled. A Appraise and a request to the Ministry of Justice should provide clarity.