Program overview.
Meridian Code of Ordinances § 2-180
in effectSec. 2-180. - Program overview.
The historic preservation tax exemption program is designed to promote revitalization of historic properties within the City of Meridian pursuant to section 17-21-5, Mississippi Code of 1972. The intent is to allow certain limited exemption from municipal ad valorem taxes on privately owned new structures and new renovations of and improvements to existing structures lying within a designated central business district, historic preservation district or on a historic landmark site, as determined by the Meridian Historical Preservation Commission and/or Meridian City Council, but only in the event such structures shall have been constructed, renovated or improved pursuant to the requirements of a project approved by the Meridian Historical Preservation Commission.
(Ord. No. 4246, § 1, 5-4-2004)
Source: City of Meridian, Mississippi, Code of Ordinances (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/ms/meridian/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=COOR_CH2AD_ARTVBOCOAU_DIV6MEHIPRCOPRGUEXMUADVATAHIPRPR_S2-180PROVFetched: 11/1/2026
