Neighborhood revitalization Plan
Neighborhood Revitalization Plan (NRP) was developed through a partnership of the taxing units for the Scott Community: Scott County Commission (County), City of Scott City (City), USD #466 (District) and West Plains Extension Council (Extension).
The intent of the 2023-2027 NRP is to extend a rebatement of real estate taxes over ten (10) years to property owners (applicants) who make qualifying improvements to existing or new structures on commercial, industrial, agricultural or residential property. The purpose of the NRP is to better stimulate growth and new project development within Scott County.
Should I Apply and How?
If a project costs you more than $15,000, consider applying. To ensure participation in NRP, applicants are HIGHLY encouraged to complete NRP application and pay the filing fee of $50 at the BEGINNING of their project. There is a 90-day application window from start date - after January 1, 2023.
There is a $50.00/project non-refundable application fee due to County Appraiser.
Where Do I Apply?
Applications are available at the following locations:
- County Appraiser's Office - 303 Court
- City Hall - 221 West Fifth
- Scott County Development Committee - 823 S Main St.
Applications may also be downloaded NRP Application.
Applicants will pay the $50 filing fee to the Scott County Appraiser when submitting application.
How Much Is the NRP Rebate?
For residential projects (single & multi-family), the NRP offers a ten (10) year property tax rebate on qualifying improvements at 95% for years 1-5 and 75% for years 6-10. Modification of single family home to multi-family home is NOT eligible for NRP benefits.
For agricultural, commercial and industrial projects, the NRP offers a ten (10) year property tax rebate on qualifying improvements at 75% for all ten (10) years.
Non-real estate items such as sprinkler systems, fences, gazebos, landscaping, hot tubs, swimming pools, patios, irrigation wells and equipment are not NRP eligible projects.
Do I Still Pay Property Taxes If I'm In The NRP?
Yes, taxes are not eliminated under NRP. Owners must first pay real estate taxes. Rebate is made once taxes are paid for the full year. NRP benefits apply to the improved assessed value, not existing assessed value of property.
If NRP applicant is late AT ALL paying real estate taxes they will immediately be removed from the NRP and forfeit any future tax rebates.
Additional Information
- All NRP projects must conform with building codes , rules and regulations within their jurisdiction in effect at the time improvements are made.
- "Structure" is defined as: any building, wall or other structure including the building and improvements to existing structures and fixtures assimilated to the real estate.
- Most of Scott County is contained within the NRP Area Map, however, not all. Refer to the NRP Area Map for clarity.