Local Option Tax Abatement Application

Property Owner Name*

First NameLast Name

Property Developer Name (if different from Owner)*

First NameLast Name

Name of Property*

Property Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Parcel Identification Number - PIN #1*

Parcel Identification Number - PIN #2*

Parcel Identification Number - PIN #3*

Property Owner Email Address*

Contact #1

Property Owner Email Address

Contact #2

Which tax year are you applying for?*

How Many Units?*

Are at least 20% of 50 or more units designated for households at or below the 60% Area Median Income (AMI)?*

YesNo

If yes, please provide how many units?*

If no, the application does not meet the requirements and will not further be processed.

View Rent Limits Here.

Are at least 20% of 50 or more units rented for an amount no greater than the amount specified by the most recent rent limit? Rent Limits linked above.*

YesNo

Upload most recently completed Rental Market Study which must comply with subsection 4 of FS 196.1979*

Upload Rent Roll or Report (must show units, AMI, and current rent amount)*

If no, the application does not meet the requirements and will not further be processed.

Has the development been cited for code violations on three (3) or more occasions in the 24 months before the submission of this application?*

YesNo

If yes, please indicate the code violation and if any cited violations related to the Development have been properly remedied and close to compliance by the Owner.*

Upload Violation Documentation*

Does the development have any unpaid fines or charges relating to cited code violations?*

YesNo

If yes, all fines or charges relating to cited code violations must be paid in full prior to being granted the Exemption by the City. *

Provide documentation showing balance paid in full.*

Is the Affordable Housing Project new construction or existing construction?*

New ConstructionExisting Construction

If new construction, please upload PDF of Certificate of Occupancy.*

If new construction, please upload Declaration of Restrictions to show affordability period.*

If existing construction, does it meet one of the following “Special Circumstances” as set forth herein and described below (ii), the portions of the Development that are Affordable Housing are eligible for an Exemption relieving it of 50% of City Taxes. Special Circumstance means an owner can demonstrate, to the sole and absolute satisfaction of the POD, it has at least two of the following circumstances. Please check at least two of the applicable special circumstances below:*

Extended the period of affordability period of the Affordable Housing by the addition of a minimum of fifteen (15) years of affordability.Have made considerable and substantial renovations to the Affordable Housing such that the renovations would qualify as a “Substantial Rehabilitation” means, to bring a Development back to its original state with added improvements, where the value of such repairs or improvements (excluding the costs of acquiring or moving a structure)exceeds 40 percent of the appraised as is value (excluding land) of such Development before repair and less than 50 percent of the proposed construction work consists of new construction. For purposes of this definition, the value of the repairs or improvements means the Development Cost. To be considered “Substantial Rehabilitation,” there must be at least the foundations remaining from the previous structures, suitable to support the proposed construction.Can demonstrate an increase of insurance rates of more than 50% over the average rate of the immediately preceding three (3) years.

If "extended the period of affordability period of the Affordable Housing by the addition of a minimum of fifteen (15) years of affordability" was checked, a draft Declaration of Restrictions will be issued for review and signature. Once the DOR is fully executed, it must be recorded in public records prior to COSP issuing the Certificate of Exemption.

Please upload documentation to show completion of “Substantial Rehabilitation” such as scope of work, receipts, paid invoices, final lien release, certificate of completion or final inspection.*

Please upload three (3) years of insurance statements with paid invoices to demonstrate the increase.*

All applicant owners and co-owners must sign the application.

This publication can be made available upon request in alternative formats for person with disabilities by calling (727) 893-7229, or 711 for the Florida Relay Service, or email the ADA Coordinator at lendel.bright@stpete.org. Please allow 72 hours for your request to be processed.

Check these boxes for the attestation statement*

I/we understand that Florida Statute 837.06 provides that whoever knowingly makes a false statement in writing with the intent to mislead a public servant in the performance of his or her official duty shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.I/we agree to ensure each tenant household signs and provides consent of disclosure documentation to allow review of documentation to determine income eligibility of each household. This consent shall allow the information to be provided to a government entity for review and audit.I/we agree to provide any documentation needed to assist in determining eligibility for the local tax abatement exemption and are aware that all information and documents provided may be a matter of public record.Applications are processed on a first-ready-first-served basis. Applications submitted with all information will remain on a waiting list until such a time that it can be reviewed for eligibility and compliance with Ordinance 561-H.The Applicant certifies that all information in this application, and all information furnished in support of this application, is given for the purpose of obtaining certification of exemption for local tax abatement under Senate Bill 102, Live Local Act, Section 196.1979 Florida Statue and specified in the City of St. Petersburg’s Ordinance 561-H and is true and complete to the best of the Applicant's knowledge and belief. Verification may be obtained from any source named herein. The Applicant agrees that this application is a public document and is subject to the Freedom of Information Act.I/we understand that the Pinellas County Property AppraisersOffice will review the final certification submitted and determine theproperty's final local ad valorem exemption status and will notify theowner/developer and the City of St. Petersburg, Housing and CommunityDevelopment Department.

Signature*

Local Option Tax Abatement Application

Attestation Statement