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Council hears 'Vacant to Vibrant' rebate pilot to encourage reuse of vacant commercial space
Summary
Staff proposed a pilot program that would rebate up to 50% of city permit fees and construction use tax (maximum $10,000 per project) to incentivize businesses to occupy and revitalize vacant commercial and industrial spaces; staff outlined eligibility, tiered scoring and next steps toward a resolution.
Senior project manager Isabella Nunez presented a pilot ‘‘Vacant to Vibrant’’ permit fee and use‑tax rebate program intended to reduce commercial vacancies and encourage investment in Lafayette.
Nunez said the rebate would cover up to 50% of city building permit fees and applicable use taxes on construction materials, with a default maximum rebate of $10,000 per…
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