St. Bernard, OH · Hamilton County
CRA Tax Abatement Application
St. Bernard property owners use this application to request a Community Reinvestment Area tax abatement for qualifying home renovation or new construction.
What this form is
This application requests a property tax abatement for qualifying renovation or new residential construction in St. Bernard. It asks for the property and owner details, project type, dwelling units, work description, and improvement costs. Applicants must provide supporting documents, which differ for renovation and new construction, including permits or a Certificate of Occupancy, cost documentation, and property tax information.
Who needs it
Property owners seeking a CRA tax abatement for renovation or new residential construction in St. Bernard should complete this application.
How to submit it
Send the application to the Department of Building, Development and Planning, Tax Abatement Program, 110 Washington Avenue, St. Bernard, Ohio 45217. For program information, call (513) 242-7770 ext. 7712.
About notarization
The application is signed and dated without a notary; one acceptable cost document for renovation or new construction is a notarized list of work categories, dates, and expenses.
How to submit this form
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Download the Application
Download the CRA Tax Abatement Application PDF.
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Complete the Application
Enter the property and owner information, identify the project type, and provide the requested project details.
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Gather Supporting Documents
Collect the documents requested for renovation or new construction, including cost documentation and property records.
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Sign and Date the Form
Sign and date the application as the property owner.
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Send It to the Program
Mail the application and supporting documents to the Tax Abatement Program at 110 Washington Avenue, St. Bernard, Ohio 45217.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the CRA Tax Abatement Application?
- No. The application itself is signed and dated without a notary. One acceptable supporting cost document is a notarized list of work categories, dates, and expenses.
- How do I submit the CRA Tax Abatement Application?
- Send the completed application and required supporting documents to the Department of Building, Development and Planning, Tax Abatement Program, at 110 Washington Avenue, St. Bernard, Ohio 45217.
- What documents must accompany a renovation application?
- Include closed building permits or a Certificate of Occupancy, documentation of improvement costs, and a property tax bill or parcel information tax card if taxes are escrowed.
- What documents are requested for new construction?
- Submit the final Certificate of Occupancy and either the bank loan settlement statement or a notarized list identifying work categories, completion dates, and expenses.