Springfield, OR · Lane County
Affordable Housing Fee Waiver Application
This application asks Springfield to waive applicable land use fees for eligible affordable housing projects and is filed by the applicant with the City’s Development Services Department.
- licensed online notary
- ~15 min average
- Notarized PDF emailed
What you’ll need
- Government-issued photo ID
- Webcam-enabled device (laptop or phone)
- This form, ready to upload as a PDF
What this form is
The form collects applicant, property, and project details and identifies whether the proposed affordable housing is rental or home ownership. Applicants certify their information and complete an agreement stating that they meet the eligibility criteria. Submit the application and required supporting documents before the associated land use application; the Planning Division must approve the waiver and sign the agreement before that land use application can be accepted.
Who needs it
An applicant seeking a waiver of applicable land use fees for a qualifying affordable housing project in Springfield must submit this form with the required supporting documents.
Why it needs a notary
The form has acknowledgment blocks for the applicant and City signers; each signer appears before a notary and acknowledges the instrument as a voluntary act.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the Springfield Fee Waiver Non-Profit Affordable Housing Providers application.
- 2
Complete the Form
Fill in applicant, property, and project details, select the applicable housing category, and complete the certification.
- 3
Gather Supporting Documents
Use the page 4 checklist to assemble nonprofit status proof and documentation supporting the project’s affordability requirements.
- 4
Book an Online Notary
Arrange online notarization for the applicant acknowledgment and, when ready, the City signer’s acknowledgment.
- 5
Sign Before the Notary
Each signer appears before a notary and acknowledges the agreement as a voluntary act.
- 6
Submit to the City
Send the complete application and supporting documents to the Development Services Department before the associated land use application.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Springfield. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.
You’ll need ID and a webcam.
A licensed online notary will join you on video, verify your government-issued ID, witness your signature, and apply their seal. You’ll receive the notarized PDF by email when the session ends.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I apply for the affordable housing fee waiver?
- Complete the application, attach the required supporting documents listed on page 4, and submit it to the Development Services Department before the associated land use application.
- Do I need to submit supporting documents with this form?
- Yes. The checklist calls for proof of registered nonprofit status and documentation about the housing, affordability terms, and required covenants. Explain and attach a reason if a checklist item does not apply.
- Who signs and notarizes the agreement?
- The form has separate acknowledgment blocks for the applicant and City signers. Each signer acknowledges the instrument before a notary.
- Can I use a commissioned online notary for this form?
- Oregon recognizes notarial acts performed by an authorized officer of another state, and the Oregon Secretary of State says a properly notarized out-of-state remote online notarization document is valid in Oregon. Confirm with the city or county clerk if unsure.
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