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Lorain council votes to revoke CRA abatement for delinquent property after 30‑day grace period

Lorain City Council · February 12, 2026

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Summary

The council voted to revoke a Community Reinvestment Area (CRA) tax abatement for 4632 Blush Court after staff reported repeated delinquencies; the owner was given 30 days to pay $758.56 in full to retain the abatement.

Lorain — The Lorain City Council on Feb. 12 approved a motion to revoke a Community Reinvestment Area (CRA) tax abatement for 4632 Blush Court unless the owner pays a delinquent tax bill of $758.56 within 30 days.

Building, Housing and Planning Department staff told the council there are three delinquent residential properties on the report. Two Magnolia addresses are being contacted by staff; staff said the 4632 Blush Court property had been on a payment plan last year, left the plan, and is again delinquent. “They then completed an application for a payment plan with the Lorain County auditor. Since then, they are no longer on that payment plan, and they are delinquent again,” the housing department representative said.

Staff explained enforcement options, including giving owners 30 days to pay (the staff presentation referenced a small court fee) and then filing paperwork to discontinue the abatement if payment is not made. The presiding officer moved to revoke the CRA for 4632 Blush Court while giving the owner 30 days to make a full payment; the motion specified payment in full rather than a renewed payment plan. The council approved the motion by voice vote ('Aye').

Why it matters: CRA abatements are conditional on compliance with tax and program requirements; revoking an abatement shifts the property to full taxation and increases revenue for the taxing jurisdictions, including local school districts.

What comes next: If the owner pays the full delinquent amount within 30 days, the abatement will remain in place. If not, staff will file the necessary paperwork to discontinue the abatement and the property will be taxed at full value going forward.