The Impact Fee Exemption Request- No Impact (no net increase is the Frederick County Division of Planning and Permitting's checklist and determination sheet for a property owner who is building a replacement home and asking for an exemption from the county impact fee under Frederick County Code Section 1-22-3(E). It concerns a development impact fee, not a Frederick County property tax bill. On this page you can fill out the form online on FillingPDF and download or print the completed PDF; the Division publishes the original on the Frederick County website.
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What is Impact Fee Exemption Request- No Impact (no net increase – Frederick County, MD?
This Frederick County Division of Planning and Permitting document, printed as Impact Fee Exemption Determination, lists what a property owner must submit to be considered for an impact fee exemption when replacing a home without adding dwelling units.
The sheet is issued in accordance with Frederick County Code Section 1-22-3(E). Its front side states who is eligible and lists seven items the applicant must provide: an application letter, the Residential Building Permit application number for the replacement dwelling, a Demolition Permit, a photo, a house location survey or hand drawing, a Waiver of Impact Assessment Form and a Real Property Search print-out. Its back side is the Impact Fee Exemption Checklist, with an applicant column and boxes marked for internal use only.
Completing the package produces a request the Division answers with an exemption determination or a request for more information, mailed within 15 days of submission.
The county's Zoning Applications and Fees page places this sheet under impact fees. It describes the Development Impact Fee Ordinance, adopted under Section 9J of Article 25 of the Annotated Code of Maryland, which makes new development pay a proportionate share of the capital facilities that schools and libraries need. The sheet is not a request for a new dwelling: the checklist asks for the statement "NOT increasing the dwelling units on the property" as the justification for the exemption.
Who needs to file Impact Fee Exemption Request- No Impact (no net increase – Frederick County, MD?
A property owner who wants to build a replacement home on their own property and asks to be exempt from the impact fee uses this sheet. The form gives one example that qualifies: a home recently destroyed by fire. It also gives one that does not: building a tenant home on your property.
- The request is tied to a replacement dwelling, so you need a Residential Building Permit application number for it and a Demolition Permit for the existing dwelling.
- The letter must name a contact person (name, address, email and phone number) and the name and address where the determination letter is to be mailed. These can be given for someone other than the owner, but the form does not say who may sign for the owner.
- The form asks about the existing dwelling or the remaining foundation, so it fits owners who are demolishing or have already lost a home.
Do not use it if you are adding a dwelling unit, such as a tenant home. The form answers "NO" for that case.
When to file Impact Fee Exemption Request- No Impact (no net increase – Frederick County, MD
Send the request once you have the permit items the letter must cite: the Residential Building Permit application number for the replacement dwelling and the Demolition Permit number. The form prints no calendar deadline for the request itself.
Three timing rules appear on the form:
- The Waiver of Impact Assessment Form must be dated within 6 months of your application for the impact fee exemption.
- A demolition permit is valid 1 year from the date of approval.
- The Division completes and mails the exemption determination, or a request for more information, within 15 days of the application being submitted.
If the exemption is not granted, impact fees must be paid to Permits and Inspections before the final inspection.
Documents you need
- Application letter requesting an exemption of the impact fee, addressed to the Frederick County Division of Planning and Permitting, Attn: Ashlye Bonomo, with the contents listed on the checklist.
- Residential Building Permit application number for the replacement dwelling; building permit fees are required and paid at the time of that application.
- Demolition Permit for the existing dwelling; demolition permit fees are required and paid at application, and the permit is valid 1 year from approval.
- Photo of the dwelling to be demolished or the remaining foundation, and any other buildings on the property.
- House Location Survey or hand drawing showing the existing dwelling and proposed house location, with dimensions to property lines.
- Waiver of Impact Assessment Form from the State Department of Assessments and Taxation, obtained in person and dated within 6 months of your exemption application.
- Real Property Search print-out of the property, from the State Department of Assessments and Taxation website, or with help from the Zoning Office.
How to fill out Impact Fee Exemption Request- No Impact (no net increase – Frederick County, MD
Confirm the replacement home qualifies
Check the eligibility box on the front: an owner replacing a home, such as one recently destroyed by fire, may apply; a tenant home on the property may not.
Get your permit numbers first
Obtain the Residential Building Permit application number and the Demolition Permit through the Department of Permits and Inspections. You will cite both numbers in the letter.
Address the application letter
Address it to Frederick County Division of Planning and Permitting, Attn: Ashlye Bonomo, 30 North Market Street, 1st Floor, Frederick, MD 21701.
Give the property and the reason
Enter the property address and explain why the current dwelling is to be demolished, or why it is being replaced.
Add the no-increase statement
Include the statement "NOT increasing the dwelling units on the property" as the justification for the impact fee exemption.
Describe the demolition and dates
Explain how the current dwelling is to be demolished and the proposed dates for demolition. Add the Demolition Permit number and the Residential Building Permit number.
List contact and mailing details
Enter the contact person's name, address, email and phone number, and the name and address where the determination letter is to be mailed.
Add the photo and site drawing
Attach a photo of the dwelling or remaining foundation and other buildings. Attach a house location survey or hand drawing with dimensions to property lines.
Obtain the waiver and property search
Get the Waiver of Impact Assessment Form in person from the State Department of Assessments and Taxation, dated within 6 months, and a Real Property Search print-out.
Review the checklist and download
Mark the applicant column of the checklist for each item and leave the internal-use boxes alone. Download or print the completed PDF from FillingPDF and assemble the package described under How to submit.
How to submit Impact Fee Exemption Request- No Impact (no net increase – Frederick County, MD
The form sets one route: an application letter addressed to the Division, with the supporting items attached. It names no portal, fax or e-mail submission, and the Division mails its answer.
- Letter address: Frederick County Division of Planning and Permitting, Attn: Ashlye Bonomo, 30 North Market Street, 1st Floor, Frederick, MD 21701.
- Permits: obtained through the Department of Permits and Inspections, 30 North Market Street, Frederick, MD 21701, 301-600-2313. Building and demolition permit fees are required and paid at the time of application.
- Waiver of Impact Assessment Form: must be obtained in person from the State Department of Assessments and Taxation, 5310 Spectrum Drive, Suite E, Frederick, MD 21703 (behind FSK Mall), 301-815-5350.
- Real Property Search print-out: available from the State Department of Assessments and Taxation website, http://dat.state.md.us (click Real Property Data Search under Online Services), or the Zoning Office can assist you.
- Questions: Ashlye Bonomo, 301-600-3463, [email protected].
FillingPDF lets you fill out and download the PDF; submission follows the channels above.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Applying to build a tenant home on your property; the form says NO to that case and covers only a replacement home.
- Using a Waiver of Impact Assessment Form dated more than 6 months before the exemption application.
- Leaving out the statement "NOT increasing the dwelling units on the property", which the checklist says to include as justification.
- Omitting the Demolition Permit number or the Residential Building Permit number from the application letter.
- Not giving the name and address where the determination letter is to be mailed, or the contact person's name, address, email and phone number.
- Sending a letter without the photo of the dwelling or remaining foundation, or without a survey or hand drawing showing dimensions to property lines.
- Expecting to get the Waiver of Impact Assessment Form by other means; it must be obtained in person from the State Department of Assessments and Taxation.
- Skipping the impact fee payment when the exemption is denied; fees must then be paid to Permits and Inspections before final inspection.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Frederick County impact fee exemption request?
It is the Division of Planning and Permitting's sheet, titled Impact Fee Exemption Determination, for an owner who is replacing a home and asking to be exempt from the impact fee. It lists the letter and the six supporting items the Division needs to consider the request.
Is this a Frederick County property tax form?
No. It is a request for an exemption from the development impact fee under Frederick County Code Section 1-22-3(E). For a Frederick County property tax question, note that the Waiver of Impact Assessment Form it requires comes from the State Department of Assessments and Taxation.
Who is eligible for an impact fee exemption in Frederick County?
A property owner building a replacement home on their property. The form's example is a home recently destroyed by fire, which should apply. Building a tenant home on your property should not apply.
What do I need to submit with the impact fee exemption request?
An application letter plus the building permit application number, the Demolition Permit, a photo, a survey or hand drawing, the Waiver of Impact Assessment Form and a Real Property Search print-out. The back-side checklist lists what the letter must include.
Where do I get the Waiver of Impact Assessment Form?
In person from the State Department of Assessments and Taxation, 5310 Spectrum Drive, Suite E, Frederick, MD 21703, 301-815-5350. It must be dated within 6 months of your application for the exemption.
How long does the county take to decide an exemption request?
The determination, or a request for more information, is to be completed and mailed within 15 days of the application being submitted, according to the form's notes.
What happens if my impact fee exemption is not granted?
The impact fees then need to be paid to Permits and Inspections before the final inspection. The county has the current fee amounts; ask Permits and Inspections at 301-600-2313.
Can I fill out the impact fee exemption request online?
You can fill out the PDF online on FillingPDF and download or print it. FillingPDF is independent of Frederick County and does not send anything to the Division; you deliver the package through the channels under How to submit.
Who do I contact with questions about the exemption?
Ashlye Bonomo at the Division of Planning and Permitting: 301-600-3463 or [email protected]. The form lists her for additional impact fee exemption questions and as the person the letter is addressed to.
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