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Refunds

A grantor or seller who has paid to the director of finance and administrative services the tax provided for herein shall be entitled to a refund of two dollars ($2.00) for every one thousand dollar ($1,000.00) value or fraction thereof as paid and as stated in the declaration, provided any such grantor or seller meets all of the following requirements:

A. He owned and occupied the dwelling on the property for which such tax was paid as his principal residence;

B. He did not rent or lease any portion(s) of the dwelling or real property sold to another person or persons;

C. He buys or builds a single-family dwelling or condominium unit within the city corporate limits within one year from the payment of the tax sought to be refunded; and

D. He owns and occupies said single-family dwelling or condominium unit as his principal residence. (Ord. M-21-94, 2-23-1994)

This document is available to view in PDF format. Click here for a Real Estate Transfer Tax Refund Form

 

 

 

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9/10/08 Economic Development Commission
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9/11/08 9-11 "Patriot Day" Ceremony
9/14/08 6th Annual First Lady’s Luncheon
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9/3/08 Levee 50 Construction/Lane Closure on Rand Road
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