The committee passed the HB77 committee substitute 7–3 to establish a transferable tax credit intended to incentivize rehabilitation of vacant, blighted and abandoned buildings into affordable housing, with guardrails tied to the Affordable Housing Act and Mortgage Finance Authority oversight; lawmakers raised concerns about tracking and a $100 million capacity figure.

Councilors requested a committee meeting with Parkside Commons developers after residents reported intermittent hot water and other service failures; city officials said management will change, some hot‑water repairs are scheduled immediately, and state financing may close by March to move full redevelopment forward.

The commission approved exterior rehabilitation work for three adjacent storefronts in Market Square — 22, 18 and 16 Market Square — including masonry repair, replacement or repair of windows and reconstructed cornices, subject to National Park Service masonry specifications and staff review of final window selections.

The City of Knoxville Historic Zoning Commission on Dec. 18 approved a series of demolition and rehabilitation certificates — including 1110 Great Street, 218 Chancellor Avenue, 209 Dedrick Avenue, 1618 Clinch Avenue and Market Square storefront work — and elected officers for 2026. One accessory-structure application in Old North was postponed.

The council approved an OPRA tax-exemption, rezoning and a brownfield reimbursement plan to support rehabilitation of the former Hyatt at 600 Town Center Drive, describing roughly $45 million in private investment and a target completion by 2027.

Department of City Development reported HomesMKE has finished 39 rehabs sold (average sale $155,000), has 8 completed homes on market, 8 lease‑to‑own units, 33 under construction and 16 pending conveyance — a pipeline of roughly 104 units — and about $5.5M of ARPA funding remaining that must be obligated/spent by 2026.

The Zoning Hearing Board approved variances and a special exception to allow RB Development's plan to rehabilitate the vacant, deteriorated 462464 West Market Street into a 15-unit affordable senior housing project with supportive services. The board found the property's physical constraints and blighted condition justified relief from density, on

The York City Planning Commission recommended approval Thursday of a land-development waiver, several zoning variances and a special-exception allowing conversion of 462–464 West Market Street into a 15‑unit affordable senior housing building, with a condition that the special exception expires on transfer of the property.

The agency discusses rehab plans, tenant relocation logistics, and funding sources during meeting.

Legislation mandates creation of a will registry and establishes incentives for property rehabilitation

Bill establishes a tax credit for rehabilitating empty homes in targeted D.C. neighborhoods

Officials discuss protocols for handling derelict buildings after fires in the city.

Residents identify and seek solutions for the neglected shipping site on Corner of 6.

Redevelopment Authority details plans to refurbish blighted properties with available grant funding.

Council evaluates options for repairing or demolishing structurally unsafe vacant property.

Anthony Bassett's Agricon LLC plans 10 new homes to address housing deficit in Ward 3 and 4.

City to replace pavement and water mains while upgrading ADA-compliant pedestrian ramps.