Duval County, TX · Duval County
Application for Tax Abatement
Duval County businesses seeking tax abatement submit this application before construction begins, with supporting documents, two copies, and the required application fee.
At a glance
- Issued by
- City of Duval County · Duval County, Duval County, Texas
- Notarization
- Not required: file this form without a notary.
- Official source
- co.duval.tx.us
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What this form is
This application is for businesses seeking tax abatement for a proposed project or facility in Duval County. The county requires it before construction begins; applicants provide project, property, business, construction, and tax value details, along with supporting documents. The form states that each application has a non-refundable $1,000 fee and that the property must be secured through lease or purchase before court consideration for a reinvestment zone.
Who needs it
A business or project applicant seeking Duval County tax abatement must complete and submit this application before construction begins.
How to submit it
Return a signed original, two copies, supporting documents, and the $1,000 non-refundable application fee to the Duval County Judge, 400 E. Gravis Avenue, San Diego, Texas 78384.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; it may require an affidavit about lease negotiations, but the form does not specify notarization.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download the Application
Download the Duval County Application for Tax Abatement.
- 2
Complete and Sign
Provide the applicant, project, property, construction, and estimated taxable value information, then sign and date the application.
- 3
Gather Supporting Documents
Attach the requested project and property information, supporting documents, and two copies; include the $1,000 non-refundable application fee.
- 4
Submit to the County
Return the signed original and two copies to the Duval County Judge at the address listed in the filing instructions.
Frequently asked questions
- Who files the Duval County tax abatement application?
- A business or project applicant seeking tax abatement for a proposed project or facility in Duval County completes and submits the application.
- When must I submit the tax abatement application?
- The filing instructions say to submit the application before any construction begins to be eligible for a tax abatement.
- Do I need a notary for the Duval County tax abatement application?
- No. The application is signed and dated without a notary. If lease negotiations are underway, the form asks for an affidavit, but does not specify notarization.
- How do I submit the tax abatement application?
- Return a signed original, two copies, supporting documents, and the $1,000 non-refundable fee to the Duval County Judge at 400 E. Gravis Avenue, San Diego, Texas 78384.