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Transfer tax

Click the links below to learn more about the transfer tax.

 First Time Home Owner Tax Incentive Brochure 

 Affidavit - Tax Abatement .pdf 

 Affidavit - Tax Abatement RENEWAL .pdf 

 Seller Transfer Tax Abatement Brochure-Target Area 

 Affidavit - For Seller of First Time Home Buyer 


 First Time Home Owner Form 

 Realty Transfer Tax Ordinance 

 Transfer Tax Stamp 


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