Lake Stevens, WA · Snohomish County

Multifamily Housing Limited Property Tax Exemption Agreement

This agreement sets conditions for a multifamily property tax exemption, and property owners or their authorized representatives submit it to the City of Lake Stevens for an approved project.

Complex form~40 min to notarize
  • 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 agreement records the applicant’s commitments for an approved 8- or 12-year multifamily tax exemption, including completing construction, providing required information after occupancy, and filing annual notarized declarations. The City and applicant execute it for a project in a Residential Target Area; it also references the approved application and property legal description as exhibits. The City’s agreement to file a final certificate with the county assessor depends on the applicant meeting the stated conditions.

Who needs it

A property owner or authorized applicant for an approved Lake Stevens multifamily tax exemption project needs this agreement to document the project conditions and commitments.

Why it needs a notary

The form carries an acknowledgment block with an oath and authority statement; the applicant’s authorized representative named in the block signs before the notary.

How to get this notarized

  1. 1

    Download the Agreement

    Get the Multifamily Housing Limited Property Tax Exemption Agreement from the City of Lake Stevens.

  2. 2

    Fill In the Agreement

    Complete the applicant, project, exemption term, application or permit number, and other applicable fields; prepare the referenced exhibits.

  3. 3

    Book an Online Notary

    Schedule an online notarization with a commissioned online notary before signing the acknowledgment.

  4. 4

    Sign on Video

    Show identification as requested and sign or acknowledge the agreement during the online video session.

  5. 5

    Submit to the City

    Submit the completed, notarized agreement and referenced materials to the City of Lake Stevens.

Preview the form

The blank PDF straight from Lake Stevens. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.

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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 this agreement notarized online?
Complete the form and gather its application and legal description exhibits. Book a session with a commissioned online notary, then sign and acknowledge the agreement during the video session.
Do I need to notarize the entire agreement?
The agreement includes a notary acknowledgment for a named person to acknowledge signing in an authorized capacity. Ask the City which signatures and exhibits it expects before submission.
Can a commissioned online notary notarize this Washington form?
Washington authorizes its notaries to perform remote online notarizations under RCW 42.45.280, in effect since October 2020. Confirm with the city or town if unsure whether it accepts an online-notarized document.
What materials are referenced as exhibits?
The agreement identifies the approved Multifamily Tax Exemption Housing Application as Exhibit A and the property legal description as Exhibit B.

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