Easton, PA · Northampton County
LERTA Application for Property Tax Abatement
Property owners use this application to request tax abatement through Easton’s Local Economic Revitalization Tax Assistance program for property improvements.
What this form is
This application requests property tax abatement through the Local Economic Revitalization Tax Assistance (LERTA) Program for a property and its improvements. Applicants provide property and contact details, describe the improvements and property use, report their total cost, and affirm that information and specified tax and utility accounts are current. City and county sections record permit, program, account, and eligibility information.
Who needs it
Property owners seeking LERTA tax abatement for property improvements in an area eligible for the program need this application.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; it lists no notarized or sworn attachment, so the owner just signs and dates it.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the LERTA Application for Property Tax Abatement PDF.
- 2
Complete Property Details
Enter the property, owner, and contact information, describe the improvements and property use, and provide their total cost.
- 3
Review And Sign
Review the applicant verification and sign and date the form.
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Submit To The City
Submit the application to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Easton LERTA application for?
- It requests property tax abatement through the Local Economic Revitalization Tax Assistance Program for a property and its improvements.
- Who completes the LERTA application?
- The property owner provides property and contact information, describes the improvements and property use, reports improvement costs, and signs the verification.
- Do I need a notary for the LERTA application?
- No. The owner signs and dates the application; it lists no notarized or sworn attachment.
- How do I submit the LERTA application?
- The form does not provide submission instructions. Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.