Nehemiah Manufacturing Commercial Development and Tax Exemption in Lower Price Hill
Cincinnati
Summary
The city would sell land at 800 Evans Street to Nehemiah Manufacturing for a $6.74 million facility — and give the company a 15-year, 100% tax exemption on the improvements. New manufacturing jobs versus foregone property tax revenue.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 5
- Last 30 days
- 3
Rising — discussed at 3 meetings since Oct 13, 2026, up from 0 in the two months before.
Impact analysis
A $6.74 million private investment, with property taxes on the improvements exempted for 15 years.
Nehemiah Manufacturing and Lower Price Hill get new industrial investment and jobs.
City property tax revenue on the improved value is deferred for 15 years.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Cincinnati City Council — October 21, 2026
The city sold land at 800 Evans Street to Nehemiah Manufacturing and granted a 15-year tax exemption so the company can build a $6.74 million facility with about 44,000 square feet of space. The city forgoes property tax revenue in exchange for the investment.
Budget, Finance & Governance Committee — October 19, 2026
The city would sell land at 800 Evans Street to Nehemiah Manufacturing for a $6.74 million facility — and give the company a 15-year, 100% tax exemption on the improvements. New manufacturing jobs versus foregone property tax revenue.
Housing & Growth — October 13, 2026
The city reviewed the ongoing impact of its 2023 residential tax abatement reforms, which established a tiered neighborhood system. Officials noted that older abatements are gradually phasing out while new applications are ramping up under the reformed structure.
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