West Feliciana Tax Rebate Bill Advances Due to Data Center Revenue
West Feliciana Parish could issue tax rebates to property owners following the passage of House Bill 466. The bill, linked to a data center project expected to generate $90 million annually for 15 years, has passed a legislative committee and awaits a full House vote.

House Bill 466 aims to enable tax rebates for property owners in West Feliciana Parish, leveraging funds from the Hut 8 data center, projected to generate $90 million per year for 15 years. The bill has passed a legislative committee and must also clear the Senate to become law.
The rebates will be a percentage of tax liabilities, subject to annual determination by the parish president, School Board president, and sheriff. The initial rebates could be issued by 2027, potentially doubling the parish's budget.
Local officials have indicated that infrastructure improvements will precede any credits, addressing community needs such as jail capacity. The outcome of this bill may significantly impact local economic development and quality of life enhancements.




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