Kingsville, TX · Kleberg County
Historic Preservation Tax Relief Application and Verification
This form lets Kingsville property owners apply for historic preservation municipal ad valorem tax relief and document completed rehabilitation work for city review and verification.
- 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
Property owners use this form to seek tax relief for eligible historic properties and, after rehabilitation, provide information for the City’s verification review. The application covers the property, proposed work, costs, schedule, and supporting documents; the verification section records completed work and eligible expenses. The form says applicants must have owned the property on January 1 and file before April 1 to apply for tax relief, and that approved work must be completed before verification.
Who needs it
Kingsville property owners seeking historic preservation tax relief or verification of completed rehabilitation work should complete the applicable sections and provide the requested supporting documents.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes acknowledgment blocks in the affidavits regarding taxes, fees, fines, and penalties; the property owner signs each applicable statement before a notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the City of Kingsville Historic Preservation Tax Relief Application and Verification.
- 2
Fill Out the Applicable Sections
Provide the property, owner, proposed or completed work, costs, schedule, and other information requested on the form.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a remote session with a commissioned online notary for the applicable owner affidavit.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the affidavit during the online notary session and obtain the notarized document.
- 5
Submit to the City
Include the required supporting documents and submit the completed application or verification to the City of Kingsville.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Kingsville. 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 affidavit notarized online?
- Complete the form, then meet with a commissioned online notary by secure video. Sign the applicable affidavit during the session, and follow the notary’s instructions for receiving the notarized document.
- Do I need to sign the affidavit before a notary?
- Yes. The form includes an acknowledgment before a notary public for the owner’s affidavit regarding taxes, fees, fines, and penalties. Sign the applicable statement before the notary.
- Can I use remote online notarization for this form?
- Texas has authorized remote online notarization since 2018 under Government Code Chapter 406, Subchapter C. The form calls for an acknowledgment before a notary; confirm with the city if unsure.
- What documents accompany the application?
- The form lists items such as the property’s legal description, rehabilitation plans, cost information, construction schedule, access authorization, proof of pre-rehabilitation values, and proof that specified debts and penalties are not delinquent.