First application requested for tax rebate program
Nick Nickelson of Marion, asked the commission July 13 if applications would be accepted for the countywide neighborhood revitalization program.
Nickelson said he had a customer who wants to build a new house in the county on 40 acres and wanted to take advantage of a tax rebate.
All Marion County taxing entities had been contacted regarding participation in the program which rebates a percentage of paid property taxes to new construction of residential, commercial, and agricultural structures.
Some entities previously agreed to participate in the program with only one declining — the City of Hillsboro.
The county was waiting for response from some municipalities, school and fire districts, and other entities.
However, since the county previously had adopted the program, Nickelson was instructed to have the landowner complete an application.
County clerk Carol Maggard said the rebate would begin when construction is completed. For instance, if construction is not completed by Dec. 31, the owner will not be rebated any taxes until 2006, or when the house is completed.
