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Bill would create demolition grants for tax‑stressed cities; sponsor seeks $2.246 million per year

2348054 · February 18, 2025
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Summary

Sen. (author) introduced Senate File 227 to create a tax‑stressed city demolition grant program with 50% match; the bill requests $2,246,000 in each of FY26 and FY27 and was laid over for possible inclusion.

Sen. (author) told the Jobs and Economic Development Committee Wednesday that Senate File 227 would create a demolition grant program to assist cities with limited tax capacity in tearing down vacant, unsafe structures that hinder redevelopment.

Under the bill’s eligibility language, properties would qualify if…

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