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Introduction

Commercial/Industrial Real Estate Property Tax Abatement Application
This application needs to be completed and signed by the owner(s) of the property where redevelopment or rehabilitation is to occur. If you are submitting this application form online, please make sure to also submit a completed Statement of Benefits (SB1)-Form, a completed Workforce Breakdown Form, an affirmative action plan, a site plan and a complete set of elevations, and the property application fee to the Anderson Economic Development Department, Room #105, 120 East 8th Street, Anderson, Indiana 46016. You can download the SB1 Form and Workforce Breakdown Form from the bottom of this page. If more assistance in completing the application is necessary, please contact Economic Development Department at (765) 648-6112.
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Commercial/Industrial Tax Abatement - Real Property
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Application Fee Schedule
Choose Total Rehabilitation/Construction Cost of Project
Make check payable to: City of Anderson
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Application

1. Address or Location of Property*
2. Township*
If Other, please specify
3. Current Zoning*
If you don't know the zoning classification, please contact Municipal Development at 648-6168 for more information and to obtain the current zoning classification.
If Other, please specify
4. Legal Description*
It will be on deed to property or recorded plat.
5. Property Owner Name, Address, Phone, & Email
Names, address, phone, and email of ALL property owners; if more than one owner, enter each owner separately.
Name*
Address*
Phone*
Email*
Name
Address
Phone
Email
Name
Address
Phone
Email
Name
Address
Phone
Email
6. Owner(s) Representative (if any)
Name and contact information if somebody else will be representing the applicant - i.e. attorney, builder, etc.
Name
Address
Phone
Email
7. Is Zoning Variance Needed?*
1. Yes
2. No
Type of Variance
If yes, enter type of variance needed (i.e. lot coverage, number of parking spaces, building height). Variances are sought through the Board of Zoning Appeals (contact Municipal Development at 648-6168 for more information and to obtain the current zoning classification)
8. Is Rezoning Needed?*
1. Yes
2. No
Requested Zoning Classification
If yes, enter current and requested zoning classification. A rezoning is sought through the Plan Commission (Municipal Development) and City Council. Contact Municipal Development at 648-6168 for more information and to obtain the current zoning classification)
9. Is property served by City Water and City Sewer?*
1. City Water - Yes
2. City Water - No
3. City Sewer - Yes
4. City Sewer - No
If do not know, please contact the City Engineer at 648-6118 for assistance.
10. Size of Property*
Size of property (land) in square feet or, if a large tract, in acres.
11. Current use of Property
(A). How is the property presently used?*
i.e. warehouse, manufacturing, vacant, etc.
(B) What structure(s), if any, are on the property?*
i.e. warehouse, manufacturing building, distribution facility, garage, etc. Please enter NONE, if there is nothing on the property.
(C) What is the condition of such structure(s)?*
Good, bad, fair, needs demolished, etc.If not applicable, enter N/A.
12. Property Tax Assessments and Payments
Information can be obtained from tax statement or from Madison County Assessor’s Office.
(A) Amount of last TOTAL PROPERTY ASSESSMENT*
(B) Amount of last LAND ASSESSMENT*
(c) Amount of last ASSESSMENT TO IMPROVEMENTS (structures, parking lot, etc.) *
If property is vacant, this amount will be ZERO.
(D) Amount of last TOTAL ANNUAL PROPERTY TAXES*
13. Provide a brief description of the physical improvements that will be made on the project property and how the property will be used*
i.e. New 150,000 sq ft. building to be used for storage, warehouse, manufacturing of product, etc.
14. Developing Time Frame
(A) When will development begin?*
(B) When is completion expected?*
15. Cost of this Project (NOT including land costs)?*
Do NOT include the price of land.
16. Permanent Jobs Resulting from the Completed Project
PERMANENT FULL TIME jobs resulting from project AFTER completion.
(A) How many permanent employees will be employed at or in connection with the project after it is completed?*
Total number of employees after completion
(B) What kind of work will these employees be engaged in?*
i.e. production, transportation, assembly, etc.
(C) How many NEW jobs will be created, in Anderson, as a result of the completed project?*
Total number of NEW jobs after completion
17. Additional municipal services or facilities anticipated by the project
e.g. new or enlargement of sewer, improvement to streets, upgrading of traffic signals, etc.
18. Undesirability of Normal Development
(A) What evidence can be provided that the project property has “become undesirable for, or impossible of, normal development and occupancy because of a lack of development, cessation of growth, deterioration of improvements or character of occupancy, age obsolescence, substandard buildings or other factors that have impaired values or prevent a normal development of property or use of property?*
Evidence of undesirability at project location (i.e. land has remained vacant, deteriorated structures, etc.)
(B) What evidence can be provided that the geographic area surrounding and influencing the value and use of the project property has “become undesirable for, or impossible of, normal development for occupancy?*
Evidence of AREA adjacent to property site being undesirable (i.e. vacant properties, no new development, lack of growth, substandard buildings, etc.
19. Furtherance of City Development Objectives (it is not necessary to meet the entire city development objectives to receive economic revitalization area designation.) Where your project would further an objective, please explain how this would come about.
(A) Make effective use of vacant or underutilized urban land*
Enter how the project would be good for the city (i.e. enhance tax base, creates employment opportunities, etc.)
(B) Rehabilitate or replace deterioration or obsolete structure*
Enter either N/A (not applicable) or yes. If yes, explain how (i.e. demolish existing and construct new, rehabilitate existing to comply with building codes, make aesthetically pleasing)
(C) Preserve a historical or architectural significant structure*
Enter either N/A (not applicable) or yes. If yes, explain how (i.e. rehab to original design / construction period)
(D) Contribute to the conservation and stability of a neighborhood*
i.e. preserves or enhances property values in area, contributes to a safer area.
(E) Improve the physical appearance of the city (e.g., restoration of façade, attractive landscaping, and innovative design)*
Explain how (i.e. new construction that blends with surrounding are, aesthetically pleasing landscaping, clean-up of overgrown weeds, trees, etc.)
(F) Increase housing in the regional center*
(regional center being within or adjacent to the Downtown area). Enter N/A if this is for commercial use. If this is for a housing development, explain how and how many units.
(G) Make efficient use of energy*
Either N/A or Yes. If yes, explain how (i.e. LEED certified, “green” construction materials, energy saving windows, heating & air units, etc.)
(H) Avoid environmental harm*
Either N/A or Yes. If yes, explain how (i.e. using renewable energy (windmill for electricity), geothermal, using recycled water, etc.)
I hereby certify the information and representations on this application are true and complete.
By typing your name below, you are signing this Application electronically. You agree your electronic signature is the legal equivalent of your manual signature. All property owners must sign.
Signature of Owner*
Signature of Owner
Signature of Owner
Signature of Onwer
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Additional Documents

Other Required Documents
If you already have your completed SB1 form, completed Workforce Breakdown Form, affirmative action plan, site plan, and complete set of elevations, you can upload these files from here. You may also submit these documents along with the application fee to the Anderson Economic Development Department, Room #105, 120 East 8th Street, Anderson, Indiana 46016. If more assistance is necessary, please call (765) 648-6112.
Statement of Benefit (SB1) Form
Form 51767 (Form SB1 Real Property)
Download SB1 Form from here. Save the completed form on your computer and upload from below.
Completed SB1 Form
Upload your completed SB1 Form if you choose to submit the file online
Workforce Breakdown Form
Workforce Breakdown Form
Download Workforce Breakdown Form from here. Save the completed form on your computer and upload from below.
Completed Workforce Breakdown Form
Upload your completed Workforce Breakdown Form if you choose to submit the file online
Submit Affirmative Action Plan
Upload your Affirmative Action Plan if you choose to submit the file online
Submit Site Plan
Upload your Site Plan if you choose to submit the file online
Submit Elevations
Upload your Elevations if you choose to submit the file online

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