2021 House Bill 4714

Authorize social welfare-related developer subsidies

Introduced in the House

April 27, 2021

Introduced by Rep. Jim Lilly (R-89)

To exempt “community land trust property” from property taxes levied for local public school operations. The bill defines this as a vehicle for giving tax breaks on real property it defines as “community assets” and is “held on behalf” of the government. The definition includes but is not limited to providing social welfare benefits and amenities including “affordable housing, civic buildings, community gardens, open spaces, parking facilities, sidewalks, and trails”.

Referred to the Committee on Local Government and Municipal Finance