Second Homes Act (SHA)
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Art. 4 Inventory of homes
1 Each commune shall draw up an inventory of homes each year. 2 The inventory of homes must as a minimum indicate the total number of homes and the number of principal homes. 3 The commune may also list homes deemed equivalent to principal homes as a separate category and add this category of homes to the principal homes. 4 The Federal Council shall regulate the requirements for the inventory of homes and determine the details of its publication.
Art. 5 Determining the proportion of second homes
1 The Confederation shall determine the proportion of second homes when compared with the total number of homes for each commune based on the inventory of homes in accordance with Article 4. 2 If a commune does not submit its inventory of homes within the required deadline, it shall be assumed that the commune concerned has a proportion of second homes in excess of 20 per cent. The competent federal authority may extend the deadline at the request of the commune if there is good cause. 3 The Federal Council shall specify the federal authority that determines the proportion of second homes. 4 This authority shall consult the canton in which the commune is located before reaching its decision.