Application for Charitable Organizations Improving Property for Low-Income Housing Property Tax Exemption
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1
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Do these documents pledge the organization’s assets for use in performing the organization’s charitable functions?
If
2.
Do these documents direct that on the discontinuance of the organization the organization’s assets are to be
transferred to the State of Texas, the United States, or to an educational, religious, charitable or other similar
organization that is qualified for exemption under Internal Revenue Code, Section 501(c)(3), as amended?
If yes, provide the page and paragraph numbers.
3.
If no, do these documents direct that on discontinuance of the organization, the organization’s assets are to be
transferred
to its members who have promised in their membership application to immediately transfer them to the
State of Texas or to an educational, religious, charitable or other similar organization that is qualified for exemption
under Internal Revenue Code, Section 501(c)(3), as amended?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If yes, provide the page and paragraph numbers. Page _______ Paragraph _______
If yes, was this two-step transfer required for the organization to qualify for exemption under Internal
Revenue Code, Section 501(c)(3), as amended? ......... ........................................
Step
6. Certification and Signature
By signing this application, you designate the property described in the attached Schedules A, B and C as the property against
which a Tax Code Section 11.181 exemption may be claimed in this appraisal district.
You certify that the information provided in this application is true and correct to the best of your knowledge and belief.
If you make a false statement on this application, you could be found guilty of a Class A misdemeanor or a state jail felony under Texas Penal Code
Section 37.10.
11.181 (08/2016)
1. Yes
No
2. Yes
No
3. Yes
No
Yes
No
yes, provide the page and paragraph numbers.
Page ______
Paragraph _______
Page _______ Paragraph _______
4.
Does the organization own the property for the purpose of building or repairing housing on it primarily with the
use of volunteer labor, and to sell without profit to an individual or family satisfying the organization’s low-income
and other eligibility requirements? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5.
Does the organization engage exclusively in the building, repair, and sale of housing as described above, and
related activities? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6.
Does the organization perform or does its charter permit it to perform, any functions other than those described
in question 2? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If yes, attach a statement describing the other functions in detail.
7.
Does the organization operate in such a manner that does not result in the accrual of distributable profits, the
distribution of profits, or the realization of any other form of private gain? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4. Yes
No
5. Yes
No
6. Yes
No
7. Yes
No
Step 4. Questions About the Organization
1.
Is the organization organized as a nonprofit corporation as defined by the Texas Non-Profit Corporation Act
(Article 1396-1.01 et seq., Vernon's Texas Civil Statues)? ................................................
2.
Is the organization engaged primarily in public charitable functions? ......................................
If yes, attach a narrative statement describing the organization’s activities. The statement should be thorough,
accurate and include date-specific references to the tax year for which the exemption is sought. You may attach
representative copies of newsletters, brochures or similar supporting documents.
3.
Is the organization organized exclusively to perform religious, charitable, scientific, literary or educational purposes?
If yes, attach copies of organizational documents supporting your answer.
1. Yes
No
2.
Yes
No
3.
Yes
No
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Authorized Signature
Date
Step 5. Questions About the Organization’s Bylaws or Charter
Attach a copy of the charter, bylaws, or other documents adopted by the organization that govern its affairs.
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Printed Name
Title
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