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Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program The City of Massillon has been designated as an Entitlement Community under the CDBG Program, and as such receives an annual allocation of Federal funds from the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The City utilizes these CDBG funds to undertake a comprehensive program of housing and community development activities, including housing assistance, infrastructure improvements, economic development, public services, fair housing, and planning activities. The City’s CDBG Program is designed to meet those goals and objectives identified in its Consolidated Plan for community development, in order to benefit low and moderate income persons and neighborhoods, and aid in the prevention and elimination of slums and blight. Ohio Enterprise Zone Program
The City of Massillon offers tax exemptions to new and expanding businesses as an incentive to invest in the community, within the boundaries of its designated enterprise zone. Under the Enterprise Zone Program, Massillon can grant companies real and/or personal property tax exemptions up to 75% of the value of the new investment in a project. The term of the exemption can be as long as ten years. For a project to be eligible for enterprise zone benefits, a company must make a “substantial” investment to establish a new facility, or to expand, renovate, or occupy an existing facility, located within the boundaries of the City’s Enterprise Zone. In addition, a project must also either create new permanent jobs or retain existing jobs. A company seeking tax exemptions under the Enterprise Zone Program must file an application with the City. Upon approval of the application by City Council and execution of a project agreement, the company may then proceed with its project. For additional information on these programs contact:
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