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Historic Property Tax Exemption for 1208 North Howard Avenue

Original title: Historic Preservation Tax Exemption for 1208 North Howard Avenue, Tampa, FL Approve the attached resolution and covenant granting a historic preservation property tax exemption for improvements to the bricked-in light industrial/warehouse facility located at 1208 North Howard Avenue (Folio 177976.0000), a locally designated historic landmark, effective January 1, 2024, through December 31, 2033.

Record date · March 19, 2024

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What This Bill Does

The Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners approved a 10-year property tax exemption for improvements made to the historic warehouse located at 1208 North Howard Avenue in Tampa. This exemption applies specifically to the value of the improvements made to the designated landmark.

Why it matters

The owner of the property at 1208 North Howard Avenue will receive a property tax exemption on the value of improvements for a 10-year period, from 2024 through 2033.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Property owner of 1208 North Howard Avenue

The owner receives a property tax exemption on the value of improvements to the historic landmark for a 10-year period.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does this tax exemption last?
The exemption is effective for 10 years, from January 1, 2024, through December 31, 2033.
What property is eligible for this exemption?
The exemption applies to the light industrial/warehouse facility located at 1208 North Howard Avenue, which is a locally designated historic landmark.

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Long-term Tax Incentive

The approval locks in a specific tax treatment for a decade, demonstrating the use of long-term fiscal policy to encourage historic preservation.

Connected Entities

Folio 177976.0000, 1208 North Howard Avenue, BOCC Land Use

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