3.122.090 Exemption Process.

City Code Section

(Amended by Ordinance 189413, effective March 6, 2019.)

  1. A.  Property within the proposed District is conclusively presumed subject to assessment unless the owner files with the Revenue Division a claim for exemption not later than 21 days after the date of mailing or personal delivery of the notice.
  2. B.  The Revenue Division, in its discretion, may examine a claim or claims for exemption to determine whether property claimed to be exempt from assessment is exempt property.  The examination may include review of such evidence as the Revenue Division deems appropriate and may include a viewing of the property.  In the event the Revenue Division determines that the property for which an exemption is claimed is not exempt, the Revenue Division shall give the owner written notice of the determination and the reasons, by mail or personal delivery.  The notice shall give the owner 10 days time within which to provide written evidence as to why the property is exempt.  In the event the owner provides no written evidence within the time allowed, the property conclusively shall be presumed not to be exempt property.  In the event the owner submits written evidence, the Revenue Division shall review the evidence and either approve or disapprove the claim for exemption and provide written notice to the owner, including a statement of the reasons for the Revenue Division’s decision.  The Revenue Division’s approval or disapproval following review of the evidence shall be final.