Monessen, PA · Westmoreland County
Tax Forgiveness Application
This application requests tax forgiveness for rehabilitation of a vacant, tax-delinquent property in Monessen and is filed with the City by an eligible individual or business entity.
- 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 City of Monessen uses this application to consider tax forgiveness for rehabilitation of vacant properties with delinquent taxes. Applicants provide property, ownership, tax, repair, insurance, and financial-capacity information, along with required supporting documents and affidavits. The instructions say applicants must complete the application accurately and submit it for review by the Joint Committee; approved applicants must complete rehabilitation within one year and meet the program’s stated conditions.
Who needs it
An individual or business entity seeking tax forgiveness to rehabilitate a vacant property with delinquent taxes in Monessen should complete and submit this application.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes acknowledgment blocks for the Affidavits of Non-Displacement and Non-Collusion; the applicant or applicants signing each affidavit appear before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the City of Monessen Tax Forgiveness Application and review its instructions and required-enclosure checklist.
- 2
Complete the Application
Enter applicant and property details, describe needed repairs, and gather the supporting documents listed in the checklist.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange an online notarization for the Affidavits of Non-Displacement and Non-Collusion.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign each affidavit during your video session with the commissioned online notary.
- 5
Submit to the City
Include the notarized affidavits and required enclosures when submitting the completed application to the City of Monessen.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Monessen. 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 get the affidavits notarized for this application?
- Complete the Affidavits of Non-Displacement and Non-Collusion, then sign them during a video session with a commissioned online notary. Include the notarized affidavits with your application materials.
- Do I need to notarize the entire application?
- The form provides notary acknowledgment blocks for the two affidavits. Its application certification signatures do not have notary blocks; check with the City if you are unsure what to submit.
- Can I use an online notary for these affidavits?
- Pennsylvania authorizes remote online notarization by a commissioned online notary. The form’s affidavits include notary acknowledgment blocks; confirm acceptance with the City if you have questions.
- What documents accompany the application?
- The checklist includes an application fee, a recent title search, assessed-value documentation, sales agreement, deed or proposed deed, repair details and estimates, financial-capacity evidence, tax certifications, affidavits, and proof of insurance. Confirm with the city, borough or township if unsure.