Tax breaks

City Council

City council approves revised LERTA tax exemption regulations | State | #citycouncil

The City of Hazleton has new criteria on the books for developers who seek tax breaks under the state’s Local Economic Revitalization Tax Assistance program. Council recently approved amendments to the city code that would give developers the choice to either opt for tax exemptions on a declining scale over a 10-year period or make […]

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City Council

Detroit City Council president pushes for Hudson’s benefits | #citycouncil

Feeling pressure from residents mired in a housing crisis, City Council wants more community benefits before approving the $60 million tax break at Dan Gilbert’s Hudson’s site development. Why it matters: The council has six new members this year. Its refusal so far to approve the tax break for Bedrock, Gilbert’s development company, could indicate […]

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