Chalfont, PA · Bucks County
LERTA Tax Exemption Application
Property owners use this application to request a tax exemption for qualifying alterations or new construction of deteriorated business property in Chalfont Borough.
What this form is
This application requests a property tax exemption under Chalfont Borough Ordinance 434 for contemplated alterations or new construction of deteriorated industrial, commercial, mixed-use, or other business property. It asks for the property location and parcel ID, owner and business details, project dates, square footage, estimated improvement cost, and a description of the improvements. The document gives filing instructions tied to securing a permit and issuance of a certificate of occupancy.
Who needs it
Owners contemplating alterations or new construction of deteriorated industrial, commercial, mixed-use, or other business property may use this application to request an exemption.
How to submit it
The application is available from the Building & Codes Department; the form says to file it with Chalfont Borough when a building or alteration permit is secured and when a certificate of occupancy is issued.
About notarization
No notary is required; the owner signs the application, and the document lists no notarized or sworn attachment.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Chalfont Borough LERTA Tax Exemption Application.
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Complete The Application
Provide the property, owner, business, project, square footage, cost, and improvement description details requested.
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Sign The Application
The owner signs the application.
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Submit To The Borough
File it with Chalfont Borough at the permit and certificate-of-occupancy milestones stated on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Chalfont LERTA Tax Exemption Application?
- It is an application to request a property tax exemption under Chalfont Borough Ordinance 434 for qualifying alterations or new construction of deteriorated business property.
- Who can use this application?
- Owners contemplating alterations or new construction of deteriorated industrial, commercial, mixed-use, or other business property may apply.
- Do I need a notary for the LERTA Tax Exemption Application?
- No. The owner signs the application, and the document lists no notarized or sworn attachment.
- How do I submit the LERTA Tax Exemption Application?
- The form says to file it with Chalfont Borough when a building or alteration permit is secured and when a certificate of occupancy is issued. It is available from the Building & Codes Department.
Need something notarized?
This LERTA Tax Exemption Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Chalfont form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.