The Residential Rehabilitation Property Tax Abatement Application is the form owners use to ask the Newport News Commissioner of the Revenue for a partial abatement of real estate tax after they renovate, rehabilitate or replace a home. It is one of the Newport News property tax forms and belongs to the city's Residential Rehabilitation Property Tax Abatement Program (RRPTA). On FillingPDF you can fill out the form online and download or print the completed PDF; the form and the program are published by the City of Newport News at nnva.gov.
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What is Residential Rehabilitation Property Tax Abatement Application – Newport News, VA?
The Residential Rehabilitation Property Tax Abatement Application is the City of Newport News form owners use to request a partial abatement of real estate tax for residential property they renovated, rehabilitated or replaced under Sec. 40-55 of the Newport News Code.
The City Council created the abatement under state authority to improve and maintain the quality of housing in the city. The program, called RRPTA, is administered by the Commissioner of the Revenue and is available city-wide for all homes, regardless of value or homeowner's income. The form asks for the owner's name, a contact person, the property address, the building permits with their dates, an itemized description of the construction, and a certification signed by the owner or the owner's agent.
The city describes two kinds of ten-year benefit. Rehabilitation covers work on an existing structure. Replacement applies when an existing structure is demolished and replaced with a new single-family residence. In both cases the abatement is larger for the first five years and then steps down in years six through ten. No abatement is granted on land value, and the abatement transfers with the title to the property.
This application is for residential property. The city points to a separate Commercial Rehabilitation Property Tax Abatement (CRPTA) application for commercial property.
Who needs to file Residential Rehabilitation Property Tax Abatement Application – Newport News, VA?
Owners of residential property in the City of Newport News who have completed qualifying renovation, rehabilitation or replacement work and want a partial real estate tax abatement file this application with the Commissioner of the Revenue. The form must be signed by the owner or by someone with the owner's authority to make the application.
The city's RRPTA page sets these conditions:
- Rehabilitation: the structure must be at least 15 years old and located in Newport News. Eligible rehabilitation costs must equal at least 10% of the property's assessed value immediately before the work began. Delinquent taxes must be paid.
- Replacement: the existing structure is demolished and replaced with a new single-family residence. The new structure must be a single-family or two-family residence of at least 80% of the demolished structure's square footage or at least 1000 square feet. Registered Virginia landmarks and structures that contribute to a registered historic district are excluded. Post-reconstruction real estate tax may not be less than the pre-demolition tax, and delinquent taxes must be paid.
The value of the owner's or applicant's own labor does not qualify as an eligible expenditure. Owners of commercial property use the separate CRPTA application instead.
When to file Residential Rehabilitation Property Tax Abatement Application – Newport News, VA
File the application with the Commissioner of the Revenue within eighteen (18) months from the date the renovation was completed. The form asks for the date of final inspection or occupancy for each building permit, so have those dates and copies of the permits ready before you start.
The form carries a "Date of Application" next to the signature, which is the date you sign it. The city's page sets no other filing window for this application. All work must conform to existing City regulations and codes. For timing questions or to confirm what the office needs, call the Commissioner of the Revenue at 757-926-8653.
Documents you need
- Copies of the building permits for the work, each with its permit number and date and the date of final inspection or occupancy; the form asks for the copies to be attached.
- An itemized description of the construction or all the work performed; additional pages may be attached as necessary.
- Paid receipts (paid bills) for the work; the form asks that they be attached to the itemized description.
How to fill out Residential Rehabilitation Property Tax Abatement Application – Newport News, VA
Enter the tax map reference number
At the top right, write the TAX MAP REFERENCE NO for the property.
Enter the owner's name
Under Owner's Name, write the name of the property owner.
Add a contact person
Under Contact Person, write the person the Commissioner of the Revenue should contact about the application.
Enter the property address
Under Property Address, write the address of the residential property that was renovated, rehabilitated or replaced.
Provide phone numbers and email
Enter the Work Phone No and E-Mail, and the Home Phone No in the line below.
List the building permits
In the table, enter each Building Permits Number/Date and the Date of Final Inspection/Occupancy, and attach copies of the permits.
Describe the construction
In the Itemized description of construction column, list the work performed and attach paid receipts. You may attach additional pages as necessary.
Answer the without-abatement question
Check Yes or No to whether you would have completed this renovation/rehabilitation without the tax abatement process, and add any Comments.
Read the certification
The certification requests partial abatement under Sec. 40-55 of the Newport News Code and states that you are the owner or have the owner's authority to apply.
Date, sign and print your name
Enter the Date of Application, sign on the Owner's or Agent's Signature line and write your name under Print Name.
Review, download and assemble
Check each entry against your permits and receipts, then download or print the completed PDF from FillingPDF. Assemble the attachments and submit through one of the channels described under How to submit.
How to submit Residential Rehabilitation Property Tax Abatement Application – Newport News, VA
Completed applications can be submitted to the Commissioner of the Revenue by mail, in person or by fax.
- Mail: City of Newport News, Commissioner of the Revenue, 2400 Washington Ave., Newport News, VA 23607.
- In person: the Office of the Commissioner of the Revenue at 2400 Washington Ave., Newport News, VA 23607, or at 12912 Jefferson Ave., Newport News, VA 23608. The city lists office and lobby hours of 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM.
- Fax: 757-247-2628.
Include copies of the building permits with the date of final inspection or occupancy, an itemized description of all the work, and the paid bill receipts. The office can be reached at 757-926-8653, and the application can also be obtained from that office by phone or email. FillingPDF lets you fill out and download the PDF; submission follows the channels above.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Filing more than eighteen (18) months after the renovation was completed; the city's page sets that window for the application.
- Leaving out the building permits or the dates of final inspection or occupancy; the form asks for copies of both.
- Attaching an itemized description without the paid bill receipts that the form and the city's page both require.
- Counting the value of your own labor as an eligible cost; the city states that owner or applicant self-labor does not qualify.
- Applying while delinquent real estate taxes remain unpaid; the city requires them to be paid to participate.
- Expecting an abatement on land value; the city grants none.
- Signing as an agent without the owner's authority; the certification states you are the owner or have the owner's authority.
- Claiming an exemption falsely; the city states that doing so is a Class 1 Misdemeanor.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Newport News residential rehabilitation tax abatement application?
It is the City of Newport News form owners use to request a partial abatement of real estate tax after renovating, rehabilitating or replacing residential property under Sec. 40-55 of the Newport News Code. The Commissioner of the Revenue administers the program.
Who qualifies for the Newport News rehabilitation tax abatement?
For rehabilitation, the structure must be at least 15 years old and in Newport News, eligible costs must equal at least 10% of the pre-work assessed value, and delinquent taxes must be paid. The program applies to all homes regardless of value or the owner's income.
How long do I have to apply for the abatement after the work is done?
You must file the application with the Commissioner of the Revenue within eighteen (18) months from the date the renovation was completed. The form also asks for the date of final inspection or occupancy for each building permit.
What do I attach to the Newport News abatement application?
Attach copies of the contractor-required building permits with final inspection or occupancy dates, an itemized description of all the work, and all paid bill receipts. Additional pages may be attached to the description as necessary.
Where do I submit the Newport News tax abatement application?
Mail it to City of Newport News, Commissioner of the Revenue, 2400 Washington Ave., Newport News, VA 23607, bring it to that office or to 12912 Jefferson Ave., Newport News, VA 23608, or fax it to 757-247-2628.
Does the abatement cover land value or my own labor?
No. The city states that no abatement is granted on land value and that the value of the owner's or applicant's self-labor does not qualify as an eligible expenditure.
Is the application for commercial property too?
No. This application is for residential property. The city's page points to a separate Commercial Rehabilitation Property Tax Abatement (CRPTA) application and information for commercial abatement.
Can I fill out this application online on FillingPDF?
Yes. You can fill out the PDF online on FillingPDF and download or print it. FillingPDF is an independent service, not affiliated with the City of Newport News, and it does not file the application; you submit it by mail, in person or by fax.
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