Written by Newberg Resident Crystal Poczynek
The Newberg City Council recently discussed awarding the $1 million generated through the Construction Excise Tax (CET) at the June 16 city council meeting. This 1% tax on new residential and commercial construction was implemented in Newberg in 2020. CET was adopted to fund affordable housing projects like foreclosure assistance, down payment assistance, and the development of affordable housing in Newberg.
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