Harrisburg, PA · Dauphin County
Tax Abatement Application
Property owners use this application to request tax abatement for planned alterations or new construction in Harrisburg.
What this form is
The application lets property owners request an exemption when planned alterations or new construction may increase their property assessment. The document says to file it with the City when securing a building or alteration permit. It asks for the property address, the type of abatement requested, and the property owner’s or authorized agent’s signature and date.
Who needs it
Property owners planning alterations or new construction who seek tax abatement should file this application with their building or alteration permit.
How to submit it
Apply for tax abatement and permits at the Bureau of Codes Administration, Suite 205, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. City Government Center, 10 N. 2nd Street, Harrisburg.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; the document mentions no notarized or sworn attachment, so the signer just signs and dates it.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Tax Abatement Application.
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Complete The Application
Enter the property address and type of abatement requested, then sign and date the application.
- 3
Gather Related Materials
Refer to the program guidelines for additional requirements and obtain necessary permits before beginning work.
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Submit With Your Permit
File the application with the City when securing a building or alteration permit at the Bureau of Codes Administration.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the Tax Abatement Application do?
- It lets property owners request an exemption for planned alterations or new construction that may increase their property assessment.
- Who should file this application?
- Property owners planning alterations or new construction who seek tax abatement should file it when securing a building or alteration permit.
- Do I need a notary for the Tax Abatement Application?
- No. The application is signed and dated without a notary, and it mentions no notarized or sworn attachment.
- How do I submit the Tax Abatement Application?
- Apply for tax abatement and permits at the Bureau of Codes Administration, Suite 205, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. City Government Center, 10 N. 2nd Street, Harrisburg.