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Legislative analysts flag thresholds and public awareness gaps in brownfield property-tax incentives
Summary
A Legislative Revenue Office presentation on brownfield property-tax exemptions highlighted low program use, the effect of 75% taxing-district thresholds on eligibility and concerns about public awareness and stacking with other grants; local practitioners called the work complex and recovery often relies on multiple funding sources.
The House Revenue Committee received an informational briefing on brownfield property-tax incentives and barriers to their use in Oregon, with Legislative Revenue Office staff summarizing research and attendees adding practitioner perspective.
LRO staff said the exemption is seldom used despite numerous brownfields across Portland and other parts of Oregon. The briefing identified three recurring issues: a 75% taxing-district approval threshold that makes local…
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