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Council to advertise change to machine‑and‑tools tax rebate; Dec. 9 hearing set

City of Hopewell City Council · November 19, 2025

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Summary

Staff proposed changing the machine‑and‑tools tax rebate from a three‑year 30% annual payout (90% total) to a single 80% year‑one payout for qualifying equipment installed on or after Jan. 1, 2026, and to tie program sunset to enterprise zone expiration (12/31/2029); council directed staff to advertise a Dec. 9 public hearing.

Economic development staff presented a recommended change to the city’s machine‑and‑tools tax rebate program and asked council to advertise a public hearing for Dec. 9. The current program provides a 30% rebate for three years (totaling 90%); staff proposed a single 80% payout…

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