Purpose The Business Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) was established to assist small businesses within the City of Portsmouth, Ohio. The main focus of the RLF is to promote business expansion
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Community Development Responsibilities CONTACT Tracy Shearer, Community Development Director tshearer@portsmouthoh.org Mailing Address: 728 Second St. Portsmouth, OH 45662 Ph: (740) 354-5673 Hours Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 4:30 pm...
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Overview The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program administered by the State of Ohio Department of Development provides Portsmouth with an annual direct grant, which we can use to revitalize neighborhoods,
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The goal of the Land Reutilization program is to purposefully acquire blighted properties in order to return them to productive use and improve the quality of life for Portsmouth residents.
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NOTICE OF 1st PUBLIC HEARING & CDIS The City of Portsmouth CDBG Community Development Allocation Program. Including Competitive Set Asides (Critical Infrastructure & Neighborhood Revitalization); Economic Development Loan and Public
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Eligibility & Procedure The City of Portsmouth may grant you a tax abatement concerning your construction. Community Reinvestment Area Tax Exempt Form For information regarding the City’s policy and procedures concerning
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