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Council discusses tax forgiveness program to spur redevelopment of abandoned properties; next step is forming oversight committee
Summary
Councilors discussed adopting a tax forgiveness program modeled on Homestead's approach to forgive back taxes on long-vacant properties to encourage renovation, contingent on school district participation and creation of a review committee.
Council members discussed a proposed tax forgiveness program Wednesday aimed at encouraging the renovation of delinquent, abandoned properties by forgiving back taxes when rehabilitation and reuse occur.
A council member who discussed the item said Munhall had received Homestead's forms and that the Steel Valley School District has agreed to participate in…
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