COMMISSIONERS GIVE FINAL APPROVAL FOR DEVELOPERS TAX BREAK

Westmoreland County Commissioners have given final approval for a tax break for developers wanting to revitalize dilapidated structures in Trafford Borough.  The Trib reports that back in June, borough council approved setting up a Local Economic Revitalization Tax Assistance, or LERTA zone for the new downtown business zoning district.  This includes Cavitt and Brinton avenues from Sixth to Second streets, plus a portion of Brinton Avenue from Sixth to First streets.  The Penn-Trafford School Board approved the borough’s tax break in August, and the Westmoreland County commissioners granted final approval Thursday.  It will give developers complete exemption from real estate taxes in the first year. The tax exemption rate will decrease 10% each year after that. Exemption will not terminate upon the sale or exchange of the property.