Updated rules make historic home renovation a bit simpler
City Council approved new guidelines for renovations in Chattanooga's four historic districts. Asking to add a shed now costs $40 rather than $190.
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Should the county sell the BDC? Mayor Wamp and local entrepreneurs weigh in
Hamilton County commissioners will vote at their May 6 meeting whether to put the historic Business Development Center up for sale.
Q: How does Chattanooga’s land bank work?
With dozens of vacant tracts in its inventory, the City of Chattanooga has reactivated the land bank to subsidize small-scale affordable development.
The twist in this year’s city budget talks
Without a finalized tax rate, Chattanooga officials must agree on how to pass a budget. After their last budget meeting on May 20, they didn't.
What’s in Chattanooga’s 5-year plan to spend HUD funds?
While not guaranteed, the city expects to have $11.7 million available through 2029 to support Chattanooga families with low incomes.
What your reappraisal means for your tax bill
Property values have gone up, but it’s still up to city and county governments to decide whether tax bills will reflect the increase.
New ordinance aims to restore Chattanooga’s shrinking tree canopy
Protections for trees on city property and new requirements for developers will take effect this summer.
What to know about the City Council runoffs
Voters in districts 6 and 8 will choose the final makeup of Chattanooga City Council in two runoff races. Early voting is happening now.
City savings: How high is too high?
When Chattanooga’s city savings account reached about $153 million last June, officials decided it was time to start spending.
Charter change & Council runoffs: Understanding the election results
With typical low turnout, voters reelected Mayor Tim Kelly and voted in three incumbent and four new City Council representatives. Two City Council seats will go to a runoff.
Should the county sell the BDC? Mayor Wamp and local entrepreneurs weigh in
Hamilton County commissioners will vote at their May 6 meeting whether to put the historic Business Development Center up for sale.
Q: How does Chattanooga’s land bank work?
With dozens of vacant tracts in its inventory, the City of Chattanooga has reactivated the land bank to subsidize small-scale affordable development.
The twist in this year’s city budget talks
Without a finalized tax rate, Chattanooga officials must agree on how to pass a budget. After their last budget meeting on May 20, they didn't.
What’s in Chattanooga’s 5-year plan to spend HUD funds?
While not guaranteed, the city expects to have $11.7 million available through 2029 to support Chattanooga families with low incomes.
What your reappraisal means for your tax bill
Property values have gone up, but it’s still up to city and county governments to decide whether tax bills will reflect the increase.
New ordinance aims to restore Chattanooga’s shrinking tree canopy
Protections for trees on city property and new requirements for developers will take effect this summer.
What to know about the City Council runoffs
Voters in districts 6 and 8 will choose the final makeup of Chattanooga City Council in two runoff races. Early voting is happening now.
City savings: How high is too high?
When Chattanooga’s city savings account reached about $153 million last June, officials decided it was time to start spending.
Charter change & Council runoffs: Understanding the election results
With typical low turnout, voters reelected Mayor Tim Kelly and voted in three incumbent and four new City Council representatives. Two City Council seats will go to a runoff.