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Houston Green stormwater infrastructure tax abatement

Houston’s green stormwater infrastructure tax abatement program provides that a stand-alone abatement or an economic development abatement, where, among other options, a facility includes green stormwater infrastructure that is expected to mitigate risk of flooding, reduce heat island effect or other climate-related hazards, improve water quality, sequester carbon, encourage water conservation, or restore native ecosystems.

Link:

  • Houston, Texas Code Sec. 44-132

Policy Details:

Locale: Houston, Texas [Southwest]
Climate zone: Zone 2A: Hot Humid
Jurisdiction: Municipality [>150K]
Smart Surface(s): Green Stormwater Infrastructure
Policy Type(s): City Code

Citation:

Houston, Texas Code Sec. 44-132

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