Bremerton, WA · Kitsap County
Multi-Family Tax Exemption Application
This five-page application asks property owners or applicants to provide project, property, and unit information when requesting Bremerton’s multi-family tax exemption for a qualifying residential development.
- 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
Use this application to request Bremerton’s multi-family tax exemption for a proposed project in a City-designated residential target area. It collects ownership and contact details, property and unit information, project costs and dates, and supporting materials such as preliminary plans and a legal description. The City uses the submission to review project eligibility; owners must also file a notarized annual declaration stating that the project complies with program requirements.
Who needs it
Property owners or applicants seeking Bremerton’s multi-family tax exemption should complete the application and provide the requested project details and preliminary materials.
Why it needs a notary
The signature page includes an acknowledgment and sworn statement; the owner or contract purchaser signing the application appears before a notary and acknowledges the signature.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the five-page Multi-Family Tax Exemption Application from the City of Bremerton.
- 2
Complete the Form
Enter applicant, property, unit, and project information, and prepare the requested plans and legal description.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange an online notarization with a commissioned online notary for the signature page.
- 4
Sign on Video
Appear by video, sign as directed, and complete the acknowledgment and sworn statement before the notary.
- 5
Submit to the City
Send the completed application and supporting materials to Bremerton’s Department of Community Development.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Bremerton. 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 application notarized online?
- Complete the application, then book with a commissioned online notary. Sign the acknowledgment and sworn statement during the video session, following the notary’s instructions.
- Do I need to attach plans to the application?
- The form requests preliminary floor plans, a site plan, and a legal description of the property. It also asks you to identify which of these materials are attached.
- Can I sign this form with an online notary?
- Washington law permits commissioned notaries to perform online notarizations. Check that the city will accept an online-notarized application and confirm any submission requirements before signing.
- Where do I submit the completed application?
- The form lists the City of Bremerton Department of Community Development as the contact for the application. Submit it to the department and confirm with the city if unsure.