Residential CRA Tax Abatement Application

Submitted Date

2/15/2026

Name of Property Owner(s)

Address of Property to be Abated

Phone Number

Email Address

Is this for New Construction

Yes No

Is this for Qualifying Improvements (Over $25,000)

Yes No

Estimated Cost of Construction or Improvements

Description of Proposed Work

Estimated Start Date

Estimated Finish Date

Required Documentation:

City Planning/Zoning Permit

County Building Permit

County Certificate of Occupancy

• I/we are the owner(s) and occupant(s) of the property for which I am applying for an exemption. If new construction, I/we will be the owner/occupants. • I/we have no delinquent monies owed to the State of Ohio, any State Agency, or the Federal Government. • I/we have no personal or non-personal indebtedness to the City of Bowling Green which is delinquent, including but not limited to: utility bills, bills for services, loan obligations, income taxes, judgements, liens or taxes and assessments on any properties. • I/we understand that the 10-year 50% tax abatement applies only to an increase in assessed property taxes associated with the property improvements included in this application, that final values and taxes are calculated by the Wood County Auditor and are subject to certification of the tax exemption by the City of Bowling Green to the Wood County Auditor. • I/we understand that if the application is approved, the tax exemption for the improvements will not be effective until the tax lien date (January 1) of the calendar year immediately following the date of the certification of the tax exemption by the Wood County Auditor. • I/we agree to provide additional information if required by the City of Bowling Green and/or the Wood County Auditor. • All information contained in this application and supporting documentation provided is accurate and truthful. • I/we agree that the City of Bowling Green reserves the right to inspect abated properties. The tax abatement may be revoked if the property has not been maintained or has transitioned to non-owner occupancy.

By checking this box, ALL owner(s) of the property affirm that they have read, understand, and agree to the Property Owner Certifications listed above as part of this application.

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