January 6, 2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

NEW HAVEN, Conn. – Today the City of New Haven Office of the Tax Collector reminded residents of property tax relief programs for residents per Governor Ned Lamont’s Executive Order 9R. Signed on December 16, 2020, this executive order extends the two property tax relief programs previously available to eligible taxpayers, businesses, nonprofits, and residents who had been economically affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The two programs are the Tax Deferment Program and the Interest Rate Reduction Program. These programs apply ONLY to the deadlines for tax bills that become due and payable on January 1, 2021.

Tax Deferment Program: Available by application for eligible taxpayers. Application due by February 1, 2021

The effect of this program is the equivalent of an extended grace period. The due date of the tax bill is still January 1, 2021. Instead of the last day to pay being February 1, 2021, the last day to pay will be extended to April 1, 2021. All taxpayers approved for the Tax Deferment Program must make payment no later than April 1^st, or interest will be charged at the statutory rate of 1.5% per month, retroactive to January 1, 2021.

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DECEMBER 1, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

NEW HAVEN, Conn. – Today, New Haven Mayor Justin Elicker formally announced the formation of the Climate Emergency Mobilization Task Force. The formation of a climate task force was part of a resolution unanimously approved by the New Haven Board of Alders in September of last year. The group will be aimed at tackling climate change in New Haven head-on, including an aim to end community-wide greenhouse gas emissions by or before December 31, 2030, and to initiate an effort to safely draw down carbon from the atmosphere.

“We are in the midst of deeply challenging times and climate change is one of the most pressing challenges as it confronts the very existence of our planet as we know it,” said Mayor Justin Elicker. “The City of New Haven has been working on many different climate initiatives; however, the taskforce will bring focus, advocacy, and support to those and other new initiatives. While it took longer than expected to finalize, we are excited about the membership of the taskforce that includes passionate advocates to keep pushing us to new limits, area experts that bring deep knowledge, and community leaders to ensure the community’s voice is prominent at the table,” he concluded.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

VIRTUAL TOWN HALL ON

RACISM AS A PUBLIC HEALTH ISSUE

SET FOR THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2020 AT 6 PM

(New Haven)- In response to recent events The Board of Alders empaneled a working group on Racism as a Public Health Issue.
The group, chaired by Alder Darryl J. Brackeen, Jr. (D-26) chair of the Board of Alders Health and Human Services Committee also includes alders, city officials, health professionals, and policy influencers.
The panel will host a virtual town hall to get public input on the issue.
The virtual town hall will be online on Thursday, October 15 at 6 PM

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LISHTA Presentation Materials - 49 Prince Street

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NOTICE OF ENACTMENT
ZONING ORDINANCE TEXT AMENDMENT FOR GREEN ORDINANCES AND STANDARDS FOR PUBLIC PLAZAS IN COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENTS IN THE BD-3 ZONE.

** RULING UPDATE - click here to read**

The following legislation amending the regulations of and revising BD-3 Zones was enacted on July 6th, 2020 by a 27-0 vote of the New Haven Board of Alders. The matter is effective on July 15th, 2020. A printed copy of revision may be obtained from the City/Town Clerk, Room 202, 200 Orange Street, New Haven, or by contacting that office at (203) 946-8341.