What documents must accompany the application?

The application says required documentary proofs, site plans, and building plans must accompany it. The assessor may also require items such as an ordinance, tax agreement, project descriptions, drawings, or cost estimates.

How do I submit the five-year exemption application?

File it with the municipal assessor within 30 days of project completion, including weekends. The document lists the Urban Enterprise Zone at 231 Third Street, Municipal Building, Lakewood, NJ 08701.

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Application for Five-Year Exemption and/or Abatement

This application is for commercial property owners seeking a five-year tax exemption, abatement, or both for eligible construction, conversion, or improvements in Lakewood Township.

What this form is

Commercial property owners use this application to request a five-year tax exemption, abatement, or both for qualifying construction, conversion, or improvements. The form asks for applicant and property details, project information, completion date, costs, and prior exemptions or delinquent taxes. The instructions say to file with the municipal assessor within 30 days after completion; applicants must include required documentary proofs and site and building plans.

Who needs it

Commercial property owners seeking a five-year exemption or abatement for construction, conversion, or improvements submit this application to the municipal assessor.

How to submit it

File the application with the municipal assessor within 30 days of project completion, including Saturdays and Sundays. The document lists the Urban Enterprise Zone, 231 Third Street, Municipal Building, Lakewood, NJ 08701.

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; it requires documentary proofs and plans, but does not say any attachment must be notarized or sworn.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the five-year exemption and/or abatement application.
2
Complete The Application
Provide applicant and property details, select the requested tax relief, and describe the project, completion date, and cost.
3
Gather Required Attachments
Include required documentary proofs and site and building plans; the assessor may require additional supporting materials.
4
Submit To The Municipal Assessor
File with the municipal assessor within 30 days of project completion, including Saturdays and Sundays.

Frequently asked questions

Who can use the five-year exemption and abatement application?: Commercial property owners can use it to apply for a five-year tax exemption, abatement, or both for eligible construction, conversion, or improvements.
What documents must accompany the application?: The application says required documentary proofs, site plans, and building plans must accompany it. The assessor may also require items such as an ordinance, tax agreement, project descriptions, drawings, or cost estimates.
How do I submit the five-year exemption application?: File it with the municipal assessor within 30 days of project completion, including weekends. The document lists the Urban Enterprise Zone at 231 Third Street, Municipal Building, Lakewood, NJ 08701.
Do I need a notary for the five-year exemption application?: No. The application is signed and dated without a notary. It requires documentary proofs and plans but does not say any attachment must be notarized or sworn.

Need something notarized?

This Application for Five-Year Exemption and/or Abatement doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Lakewood Township form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.