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SECTION 5: Abatement(s) Questions
If different, please copy this form for each taxing unit and complete section 5 for each unit. In the area where taxing
units are listed, please circle the taxing unit being summarized.
1. Is this a continuation of an existing abatement agreement? ................................................
Yes
No
2. Are the terms and duration of each taxing unit’s agreement different or identical? ................................
Different
Identical
If identical, please describe the nature of the abatement agreements for this year by completing the following:
Lump sum exemption of $ _______________________
Percentage exemption of _______________________ %
Other (Attach a statement describing the method of calculating abatement. Provide dollar value to be exempted this year.)
3. Does the agreement abate taxes on personal property? ........................................................
Yes
No
4. Are you in compliance with the agreement? ..................................................................
Yes
No
If no, attach a statement explaining the reason for noncomplance.
SECTION 6: Additional Required Documentation
The following documents must be included with this application.
• copies of abatement agreements, unless the abatement was previously granted and no changes have occurred and/or the agreement(s) were not
modied;
• a statement describing the method of calculating the abatement if it is not a lump sum or percentage exemption (provide the dollar amount to be
exempted this year); and
• a statement explaining the reason for noncompliance if applicant is not in compliance with an abatement agreement.
SECTION 7: Certication and Signature
NOTICE REGARDING PENALTIES FOR MAKING OR FILING AN APPLICATION CONTAINING A FALSE STATEMENT: If you make a false statement
on this form, you could be found guilty of a Class A misdemeanor or a state jail felony under Penal Code Section 37.10.
I,
__________________________________________________________________________________________, swear or affirm the following:
Printed Name of Property Owner or Authorized Representative
1. that each fact contained in this application is true and correct;
2. that the property described in this application meets the qualications under Texas law for the exemption claimed; and
3. that I have read and understand the Notice Regarding Penalties for Making or Filing an Application Containing a False Statement.
_____________________________________________________ ____________________________________
Signature of Property Owner or Authorized Representative Date
* If the property owner is a company or other legal entity (not an individual), the Federal Tax I.D. Number is to be provided. Disclosure of your social
security number (SSN) may be required and is authorized by law for the purpose of tax administration and identication of any individual affected by
applicable law. Authority: 42 U.S.C. § 405(c)(2)(C)(i); Tax Code Section 11.43(f). Except as authorized by Tax Code Section11.48(b), a driver’s license
number, personal identication certicate number, or social security number provided in this application for an exemption led with your county appraisal
district is condential and not open to public inspection under Tax Code Section 11.48(a).
** An email address of a member of the public could be condential under Government Code Section 552.137; however, by including the email address on
this form, you are affirmatively consenting to its release under the Public Information A
ct.
Application for Property Tax Abatement Exemption