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Chesterfield Building tax release explained

A resident's viral video questioned why the county 'gave' the Chesterfield Building nearly a million dollars. Staff explained it was a state-mandated 50% historic exemption — a release of value, not a refund.

1 mention (1 this month)Last discussed Oct 26, 2026