KOZs have been designated by local communities and approved by the State of Pennsylvania
for greatly reduced or no tax burden for property owners, residents and businesses. Ordinances and resolutions were
passed by the taxing bodies in the Zones; the School Board, the Municipality, and the County. That means that these
ordinances can be changed through legislation...which means that if the people of Scranton feel that KOZ tax exemption status
is too burdensome, we can pressure our legislators to change the status.
The criteria to be considered a KOZ is, among other things:
- The site must have displayed through a vision/strategy statement
how this property through targeted growth would positively impact the KOZ site;
- and, a written plan discussing the implementation of quality
school improvements and local crime reduction measures.
Doherty's strategy statement and written plan are currently being obtained from the
proper agencies and will be published on this site as soon as available.
Please link to http://koz.newpa.com for a comprehensive review of KOZs, their requirements, legislation, and the application
process.
Another link that is specific to Scranton sites will also let you see
a list of all the properties that are designated in Scranton for KOZ exemption is www.nepakoz.org.
