St. Louis Proposes Tax Break to Spur Development on Vacant South Kingshighway Lot
The City of St. Louis is offering a new tax break plan to encourage developers to build on a vacant lot at the corner of South Kingshighway Boulevard and Oakland Avenue, south of Forest Park. This initiative aims to revitalize…
St. Louis, MO, July 30, 2026 —
The City of St. Louis is introducing a new tax incentive program aimed at revitalizing a prominent vacant lot located at the intersection of South Kingshighway Boulevard and Oakland Avenue. The initiative seeks to encourage private development on the underutilized parcel of land situated south of Forest Park.
The lot has remained empty since 2024, following the demolition of previous structures that once occupied the site. City officials are hoping that the proposed tax break will attract developers interested in constructing new housing on the property, thereby addressing blight and promoting economic growth in the area.
Under the proposed plan, developers would be eligible for tax abatements lasting between 10 and 15 years for housing developments. This financial incentive is intended to offset some of the costs associated with new construction and make the project more economically viable.
The initiative requires the approval of the Board of Aldermen before it can be officially implemented. The details of the specific terms and conditions for the tax abatements are expected to be further defined during the approval process.
The City of St. Louis has not provided further details regarding the timeline for seeking developer proposals or the expected scope of potential housing projects. The success of this initiative will depend on the final approval from the Board of Aldermen and the subsequent interest from the development community.
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