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Longtime Champion of Tax Breaks for Luxury Housing Changes its Tune in Atlanta

A recent scandal and leadership changes have produced an almost unprecedented decision by the Development Authority of Fulton County.

August 27, 2021 - The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

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California Realtors Hope Ballot Initiative Will Put More Homes on Market

A ballot measure to enable older homeowners in California, particularly empty nesters, to downsize without losing their tax benefits granted to them by the 1978 Proposition 13, has qualified for the November ballot.

June 22, 2018 - Los Angeles Times

New Rule Will Require Local Governments to Account for Property Tax Breaks

An organization tasked with oversight of the accounting methods of government agencies will require local governments to report the value of property, sales, and income tax breaks.

August 6, 2015 - The Wall Street Journal

San Francisco Considering Property Tax Break for Urban Gardens

The San Francisco Board of Supervisors is considering adopting an "Urban Agriculture Incentive Zone" policy to incentivize the development of urban gardens on empty lots (which actually do exist in San Francisco).

July 24, 2014 - KPIX

Amid Downtown Resurgence, Columbus, OH Extends Property Tax Break

In 2013, the city of Columbus left $8.3 million in property taxes on the table as part of a tax break intended to increase the number of people living downtown. How did it respond? By extending the tax break.

March 24, 2014 - The Columbus Dispatch

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Can community building deliver more jobs than trying to lure back an industrial sector that's been leaving the U.S. for decades?

September 11, 2012 - PlaceShakers

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