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Struthers council moves to apply for Community Reinvestment Area offering long‑term residential abatement

3432082 · May 22, 2025
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Council discussed creating a Community Reinvestment Area (CRA) under Ohio law to allow up to a 15‑year property tax abatement for qualifying new residential construction and instructed staff to proceed with the application process and related readings.

City officials told the Struthers City Council they plan to establish a Community Reinvestment Area (CRA) under Ohio Revised Code Sections 3735.65–3735.70 to offer a property tax abatement — typically up to 15 years — for new residential construction within designated boundaries.

A staff presenter said the city worked with Youngstown State University and Mahoning Youngstown Development…

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