Prattville extends James Hardie tax-exemption certificate through 2026 to complete Project Mayfield
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The council unanimously approved extending James Hardie Building Products Inc.'s tax-exemption certificate to Dec. 31, 2026 to allow completion of remaining equipment purchases and construction for Project Mayfield; staff said the extension involves no new incentives and the plant will employ about 450 when additional lines are activated.
The Prattville City Council on Feb. 17 approved extending a tax-exemption certificate for James Hardie Building Products Inc. through Dec. 31, 2026 to allow the company to complete project-related equipment purchases and small construction work associated with Project Mayfield.
Council materials and staff testimony emphasized that the extension does not create new incentives; it simply permits the company additional time to finish items that ran past the original schedule due to construction delays and weather. County officials had already approved a similar extension.
Amy (city staff) said the extension will allow final work on a color-plus production line (line 4) and other minor items. She said the plant will reach approximately 450 employees once lines 3 and 4 are online. Council adopted the extension unanimously.
What's next: The city will execute documents authorizing the extension and coordinate with county and state authorities as required by the Alabama Department of Revenue.