Buchanan enacts pilot workforce‑housing payment‑in‑lieu program

Sep 29, 2026

The City Commission enacted Ordinance 2026.09/455 to allow qualifying 'missing middle' workforce housing developments to pay an annual service charge in lieu of Ad Valorem property taxes, aiming to improve affordability for middle‑income renters.

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The Buchanan City Commission on Sept. 28 adopted Ordinance 2026.09/455, a pilot program that lets qualifying workforce‑housing developments or rehabilitations pay an annual service charge instead of traditional Ad Valorem property taxes.

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