What does the Rural Zone Tax Credit Certification verify?

It provides information to validate that a property or business is within a currently designated Rural Zone and to validate job creation.

Who completes each part of the certification?

The applicant completes Part One. The local Rural Zone coordinator certifies Part Two and forwards the form to the Department of Community Affairs, which completes its acknowledgment section.

Do I need a notary for the Rural Zone Tax Credit Certification?

No. The document has signature and date fields but no notary block or notarized attachment. The signer just signs and dates it.

Thomaston, GA · Upson County

No notary required

Rural Zone Tax Credit Certification

This certification form helps an applicant verify a property’s Rural Zone location and qualifying job creation when seeking Rural Zone tax credits.

What this form is

The applicant completes Part One to identify the credit sought, provide property and business details, and certify the location and tax-credit intent. The local Rural Zone coordinator completes Part Two and forwards the form to the Department of Community Affairs, which acknowledges it. The form states that at least two full-equivalent jobs must be created to qualify for any Rural Zone tax credit.

Who needs it

An applicant seeking Rural Zone tax credits for an investment, rehabilitation, or job creation at a location within a designated Rural Zone should complete Part One.

How to submit it

Complete Part One and forward the form to the local Rural Zone coordinator; the coordinator certifies Part Two and forwards it to the Department of Community Affairs.

About notarization

This certification is signed and dated without a notary; the form lists no notarized attachment or sworn step, so the signer just signs and dates it.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Certification
Download the Rural Zone Tax Credit Certification form.
2
Complete Part One
Enter the requested applicant, location, business, credit, and job information, then sign and date Part One.
3
Forward To The Coordinator
Forward the completed form to the local Rural Zone coordinator for Part Two certification and forwarding to the Department of Community Affairs.
4
Attach Documents When Claiming A Credit
When claiming a credit on a Georgia income tax return, attach the DCA letter, acknowledged certification form, and GA DOR Form IT-RZ.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Rural Zone Tax Credit Certification verify?: It provides information to validate that a property or business is within a currently designated Rural Zone and to validate job creation.
Who completes each part of the certification?: The applicant completes Part One. The local Rural Zone coordinator certifies Part Two and forwards the form to the Department of Community Affairs, which completes its acknowledgment section.
Do I need a notary for the Rural Zone Tax Credit Certification?: No. The document has signature and date fields but no notary block or notarized attachment. The signer just signs and dates it.
How do I submit the Rural Zone Tax Credit Certification?: Complete Part One and forward the form to the local Rural Zone coordinator. The coordinator certifies Part Two and forwards it to the Department of Community Affairs.

Need something notarized?

This Rural Zone Tax Credit Certification doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Thomaston form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.