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Commission probes Mills Act enrollment barriers as application costs block participation
Summary
Staff told the commission two early Mills Act applicants withdrew because of application and assessment costs (about $7,000); commissioners discussed pre-application reviews, potential subsidies and marketing to increase enrollment.
Carlsbad staff and commissioners discussed obstacles to participation in the city's Mills Act program on July 8, focusing on application and historical-assessment costs and possible steps to boost enrollment.
Mr. Strong, the staff presenter, said the Mills Act program was adopted by City Council in November 2022 but that no properties have yet enrolled because two early applicants withdrew over costs. "The current fee for processing a Mills…
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