Portsmouth Taxes & Parking Changes

Portsmouth’s tackling decay head-on with a bold new plan: a property tax hike for neglected buildings and paid parking downtown, both kicking in July. Blighted spots face a 5% surcharge, derelict ones a steeper 10%, with appeals allowed. Meanwhile, most downtown parking zones will cost $3/hour after two free hours, with residential lots and government buildings exempt. City council unanimously backs this dual-pronged strategy to spur repairs, boost revenue, and revitalize the urban landscape. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f1a72db32fd6d9ec