§ 24-45. Application for Participation in the Program.

A. 

An application for the above-described limitation/benefit for Aspinwall Borough shall be filed with the Borough Manager by February 1 of the year which limitation/benefit is being sought.

B. 

Which application shall be filed under oath and may request the following information:

(1) 

Name of the property owner(s).

(2) 

Address of the property owner(s).

(3) 

Location of the property, which is the subject of the application.

(4) 

A statement as to whether the property is utilized as the principal residence.

(5) 

The date of purchase of the property.

(6) 

A statement as to whether any portion of the property is used for commercial purposes. For any property which is used for commercial purposes, the application must include an explanation of the use of the space and a floor plan, if any.

(7) 

If the property contains more than one living unit, the application shall also state the number of units and whether or not the units are made available for rental purposes.

(8) 

The age(s) and marital status of the applicant(s).

(9) 

Reasonable proof of household income.

(10) 

Any other reasonable information and/or conditions as may be necessary to operate the program.

C. 

One-Time Filing. Once approved, qualified applicant continues to receive the limitation/benefit as long as applicant is the property owner/occupant and is eligible for the program.

D. 

Any property owner/occupant participating in the program must notify the Borough of ownership changes or any other changes that affect his/her eligibility for the program;

E. 

The period of tax relief shall be for the tax year applied for which the applicant(s) remains qualified and eligible for these guidelines.

Ord. 995, 12/10/2003