(KNZA)--Changes are being proposed to Brown County's Neighborhood Revitalization plan, which is up for renewal at the end of the year.

Hiawatha Foundation for Economic Development Director Mikaela Moore and County Appraiser Steve Markham met with the Brown County Commission Monday to discuss possible changes to enhance the plan .

Moore said housing needs to be a priority. She said the county needs residential housing to attract new business, and added new homes will increase the county's tax base.

The county currently offers a five-year tax rebate plan, with a 75 percent rebate on additional property taxes resulting from improvements. To qualify, projects must increase the property's value by at least $15,000. Both residential and commercial properties are eligible for the plan

Proposed changes discussed included increasing the length of the plan to 10-years, increasing the minimum improvement value for residential, updating the rebate schedule and including agriculture property.

County Counselor Austin Parker will work with Moore and Markham on drafting a new plan for the Commission's approval.