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HB0066

Tax Credit for Improving Abandoned and Nuisance Properties

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In one sentence

The bill proposes a tax credit system to encourage the improvement or demolition of designated abandoned and nuisance properties in cities and towns.

Allows cities and towns to designate certain properties as abandoned or nuisances based on specific criteria, such as vacancy for at least six months or neglect with deteriorated structures.
Provides property owners who spend money to demolish or improve designated properties within two years a tax credit up to 50% of the expenditures.
Enables new property buyers to claim a tax credits if they demolish or improve the property within five years after purchase.
Requires cities and towns to approve expenditures before granting the tax credits.

Property owners who own abandoned or nuisance properties in cities and towns.
Cities and towns with populations ranging from less than 15,000 to over 50,000 residents.

The bill did not pass in the session it was introduced.
It specifies limits on how many properties can be designated as abandoned or nuisances based on city population size.
Details about enforcement and penalties for non-compliance are not provided.

Plain language

Tax Credit: A reduction in the amount of tax owed by a property owner for spending money on improving or demolishing designated properties.
Nuisance Property: A property that is neglected and may cause harm to neighboring properties or public safety.

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