The Allen County Auditor's office calibrated fuel trucks Wednesday morning to make sure consumers and vendors are getting the fuel they need.
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The passage of HB 186 has left many people across the board scratching their heads and looking for answers.
Allen County property owners can expect their delayed second-half tax bills to arrive in the coming weeks with a new payment deadline of Aug. 12 due to changes under House Bill 186. Eligible taxpayers may receive an Inflation Cap Credit that will reduce certain school taxes, returning an estimated $3.6 million to Allen County property owners.
The Allen County Land Bank has demolished 296 structures since its creation and plans to continue removing blighted properties this summer, including a hazardous home on Sherman Street. Officials are also exploring the possibility of building single-family homes on land bank properties to address housing needs and support neighborhood revitalization.
Allen County homeowners have until March 31 to challenge the value of their property listed with the county auditor’s office.
Allen County Auditor and Land Bank Administrator Rachael Gilroy spoke at the GOP luncheon about completed work and future projects planned across the area.
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Dozens of properties changed hands Thursday as the Allen County Auditor’s Office held its foreclosure auction, drawing a packed room of bidders from across the county.
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The project was made possible in part through Ohio’s Brownfield Remediation Program, which provides grants to support the removal of structures containing hazardous substances. The Macy’s building met the criteria for the program, and Allen County received $1.3 million in state funding for the demolition. The project is being led by the Allen County Land Bank.
The Allen County Land Bank says that the 2023 budget could allow them to move forward with their home improvement project, where residents can contact the land bank and request help in repairing parts of their homes. The land bank also says that this year could see positives when it comes to funding other projects in the local area.
The Allen County Land Bank met with the Allen County Commissioners to talk about their proposal. They are requesting a half a million dollars the American Rescue Plan Act fund for the program. The federal government identified residential areas in parts of Lima where the Coronavirus had a more financial impact and said the ARPA funds could qualify to help with roof repairs, plumbing work, and new windows.