Land Value Tax Shifts in Syracuse: Toward a Prosperous Future

Syracuse, New York, is at a critical juncture, facing rapid house price increases and significant vacant land amidst major public and private investment.

This report models a revenue-neutral 4:1 split-rate land value tax shift for the city, showing how the tax burden can move off improvements and onto land value.

The analysis finds meaningful residential tax relief, stronger incentives to develop underused land, and a clearer path to more equitable and productive growth.