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Board Hears of Plan to Add Residential Tax Abatements to Casey Enterprise Zone

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Casey-Westfield School Board Meeting | October 20, 2025

Article Summary: The Casey-Westfield school board was informed of a City of Casey proposal to amend the Clark County Enterprise Zone to offer a five-year, 100% property tax abatement for residential improvements.

Clark County Enterprise Zone Key Points:

  • The City of Casey plans to amend the enterprise zone to encourage residential development.

  • The proposal includes a 100% tax abatement for five years on residential property improvements.

  • The presentation was made to the school board for informational purposes; no action was requested or taken.

The Casey-Westfield C-4 school board on Monday, October 20, 2025, heard a presentation regarding a proposed change to the Clark County Enterprise Zone that would incentivize residential construction and renovation within the City of Casey.

Tom Daughhetee, the Economic Development Director for the City of Casey, addressed the board during the visitor recognition portion of the meeting. He explained that the city intends to amend the enterprise zone to add a new category specifically for residential property.

Under the proposal, homeowners who make improvements to their residential properties within the designated zone would be eligible for a 100% tax abatement on the value of those improvements for five years. An enterprise zone is a designated geographic area that governments can use to stimulate economic growth and neighborhood revitalization by offering tax advantages and other incentives.

Daughhetee presented the information to the board to keep the district informed about the city’s economic development plans. While such abatements can affect a school district’s property tax revenue, the goal is to spur long-term growth in the community’s overall assessed valuation. The board took no action on the matter, as the presentation was for informational purposes only.

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