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COVID-19 Retail Storefront Property Tax Relief Act

Published on March 15, 2023

In June 2022, bipartisan House Bill 2136 was signed into law, investing $50 million to help small businesses recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. The COVID-19 Retail Storefront Property Tax Relief Program is still available to provide financial assistance to certain businesses impacted by COVID-19 related shutdowns and restrictions during tax years 2020 and 2021.

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New Grants Approved for Residents in 2023

Published on December 22, 2022

With prices increasing across the board at grocery stores, gas stations, and restaurants, the Merriam City Council wants to help ease your burden.

That's why they've approved several new and existing grants for residents in 2023 that total nearly $560,000.

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Moving Merriam Forward

Published on August 31, 2022

Many changes are coming across Merriam as the City moves forward on several construction projects over the next several years.

All of these projects support major goals of the 2040 Comprehensive Plan. The Comp Plan is used to guide growth and development in Merriam through the year 2040.

Learn more about all these major projects happening in our Just Right city!

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City Can Help Pay for Your New HVAC, Windows, Insulation, and More

Published on May 24, 2022

With the weather warming up, now’s the time to invest in your home! We can help pay for your improvements with the Residential Sustainability Grant.

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Five Residents Receive New Driveways Thanks to City Grant

Published on May 13, 2022

Construction crews this week poured concrete on the last of five new residential driveways. The cost to residents: nothing.

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Contain the Rain with a City Grant, Plant Sale

Published on May 03, 2022

The Contain the Rain Program supports residents who want to reduce rain and snow runoff with the help of rain gardens and rain barrels.

We’ve partnered with Johnson County to help offset material and labor costs for residents.

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Attend Two Open Houses About the Future of Downtown Merriam

Published on March 30, 2022

The City of Merriam is finalizing plans for the future design of Merriam Drive in downtown Merriam.

The Mid-America Regional Council Planning Sustainable Places grant partially funded two planning projects: Downtown Merriam and Merriam Connected Corridor. Drop in and see the progress of Downtown Merriam on April 7 and the Connected Corridor on April 12 and give your feedback.

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Historic Downtown Merriam Business Grant Opportunities

Published on March 02, 2022

Starting Monday, downtown business owners can apply for a grant to spruce up their properties.

Eligible property owners in Historic Downtown Merriam can apply for a grant worth up to $10,000. The City will start accepting applications on March 7.

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New – Eligible Residents Can Receive a Property Tax Rebate

Published on January 26, 2022

See if you can get money back from the City! Low-income Merriam residents can apply to receive a rebate on the City’s part of their property tax.

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Drive, Bike, or Walk Downtown? Map Your Ideas with Interactive Webpage

Published on September 15, 2021

What do you want to see in downtown Merriam?

Give your input on possible bike lanes, benches, decorative lighting, and other features that can help drivers, bicyclists, and pedestrians in our community.

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COVID-19 Retail Storefront Property Tax Relief Act

New Grants Approved for Residents in 2023

Moving Merriam Forward

City Can Help Pay for Your New HVAC, Windows, Insulation, and More

Five Residents Receive New Driveways Thanks to City Grant

Contain the Rain with a City Grant, Plant Sale

Attend Two Open Houses About the Future of Downtown Merriam

Historic Downtown Merriam Business Grant Opportunities

New – Eligible Residents Can Receive a Property Tax Rebate

Drive, Bike, or Walk Downtown? Map Your Ideas with Interactive Webpage

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