Land Clearance for Redevelopment Authority

Purpose

LCRA incentives are designed to encourage investment and assist in the removal of blight and blighting conditions within urban renewal areas. The powers of LCRA are exercised by its Board of Commissioners who are citizens of the city and appointed by the mayor.

Authorization

LCRA is a public body corporate and politic, created pursuant to Section 99.300 to 99.715 RSMo, and activated by the City Council of Kansas City, Missouri, by Ordinance Number 16120 and adopted on November 21, 1951.

Eligibility Requirements

• Projects must be physically located within an Urban Renewal Area
• Projects must also be in accordance with the use and design plans of the associated Urban Renewal Plan.

How the Program Works

• Up to 100% real property tax abatement freeze on property improvements for up to 10 years.
• Bond Financing.
• Power of Eminent Domain.