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Public Hearing: RSA 79E for 135 North Main Street on 2/20

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RSA 79-E (Community Revitalization Tax Relief Incentive) is a legislative proposal that encourages investment in the downtown and village centers with a tax incentive modeled on NH statute (Barn Bill). Its goals are to encourage the rehabilitation and active use of underutilized buildings and in doing so, to

  • Promote strong local business
  • Promote smart, sustainable growth, as an alternative to sprawl, in accordance with the purpose and objectives of RSA Ch. 9-B.

The developer will be renovating the inside of the entire building. There are currently 2 residential units located on the second and third floors. Those apartments will be completely renovated. There is a vacant first-floor commercial space that will be converted into a three-bedroom apartment. The developer will complete necessary renovations to the exterior of the building for curb appeal.

  1. Enhances the economic vitality of downtown;
  2. It promotes development of municipal centers, providing for efficiency, safety, and a greater sense of community, consistent with RSA 9-B;
  3. It increases residential housing in urban or town centers.

Recommended Action:

Approve the application for RSA 79-E for 135 North Main Street, allowing tax relief for this building for a period of time determined by the Rochester City Council in accordance with Section 79-E. Economic Development recommends the 7 years requested by the developer.

Section 79-E:5 Duration of tax relief period:

  1. Substantial rehabilitation tax relief incentive up to 5 years
  2. Additional tax relief incentive for new residential units up to 2 years

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