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Mills Act application period opens in Salinas; staff outlines benefits and process

Salinas Historic Resources Board · May 9, 2026
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Summary

City staff announced the annual Mills Act application window (May 1–July 31), explained eligibility and the 10-year work plan requirement, and answered questions from a property owner about ongoing tax benefits and the application review process.

City staff told the Historic Resources Board that the annual Mills Act application period is open from May 1 through July 31 and explained the program, eligibility and outreach plans.

Grant Leonard, planning manager, described the Mills Act as a contract between the city and a property owner that provides property tax savings in return for a…

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