Sidney, OH · Shelby County

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Community Reinvestment Area Application (Commercial Projects)

Commercial property owners and businesses use this application to request Community Reinvestment Area tax incentives for a project in Sidney.

What this form is

This application proposes an agreement between the City of Sidney and a property owner for Community Reinvestment Area tax incentives on a commercial property improvement project. It asks for owner and business details, project location and description, employment and payroll estimates, investment costs, and reasons for requesting incentives. Applicants also answer questions about taxes owed, relocation, and historic district review, and may need to provide additional pages or a written approval certificate.

Who needs it

Property owners applying for tax incentives for a commercial property improvement project in Sidney should complete this application.

How to submit it

Send the application to Petra Sloan, Community Economic Development Manager, 201 W. Poplar Street, Sidney, Ohio 45365. The form also lists [email protected] and fax 937-498-8119.

About notarization

This document is signed and dated without a notary; the signer just signs and dates it, and the form does not identify a notarized attachment.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download the Application

    Download the Community Reinvestment Area Application for commercial projects.

  2. 2

    Complete the Application

    Provide owner and business details, project information, employment and payroll estimates, investment costs, and reasons for requesting tax incentives.

  3. 3

    Gather Attachments

    Attach additional pages if needed and, for a project in the Court Square Historic District, attach the written certificate of approval specified on the form.

  4. 4

    Send It to the City

    Send the application to Petra Sloan at 201 W. Poplar Street, Sidney, Ohio 45365, or use the email or fax listed on the form.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Sidney commercial CRA application for?
It proposes an agreement for Community Reinvestment Area tax incentives for a commercial property improvement project and collects project, business, employment, and investment information.
Who should complete this application?
The form is for property owners seeking tax incentives for commercial property improvement projects. It asks for property and business owner details and requires the property owner’s signature.
Do I need a notary for the Sidney commercial CRA application?
No. The application is signed and dated without a notary, and it does not identify a notarized attachment.
How do I submit the Sidney commercial CRA application?
Send it to Petra Sloan, Community Economic Development Manager, at 201 W. Poplar Street, Sidney, Ohio 45365. The form also lists [email protected] and fax 937-498-8119.

Need something notarized?

This Community Reinvestment Area Application (Commercial Projects) doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Sidney form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.