Lake City opts out of Live Local tax exemption

State law gave tax breaks on affordable housing projects.

Lake City Councilman James Carter said the intentions of the Live Local Act may have merit, but also comes with consequences by taking away local control. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)
Lake City Councilman James Carter said the intentions of the Live Local Act may have merit, but also comes with consequences by taking away local control. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

Following Columbia County’s lead, the City of Lake City is also opting out of a state law’s tax exemptions on housing that bypasses local Land Development Regulations.

While passed at the state level, …