City to collect excise tax for schools

New construction levy to fund new school facilities

By Sean C. Morgan
Lebanon Local

The Lebanon City Council earlier this month agreed to enter into an agreement with Lebanon Community Schools to collect the School District’s new construction excise tax beginning July 1.
The School Board voted last month to impose an excise tax of $1.25 per square foot on new construction to help pay for capital costs associated with growth in the community. The…