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Commission approves 100% tax abatement for fire-damaged home at 1111 Beach
Summary
The board approved a disaster-relief tax abatement for a fire-damaged homestead at 1111 Beach, finding the structure substantially destroyed and abating 100% of the structure's assessed value for the 2025 tax year, following documentation and photos provided to the clerk.
The commission approved a disaster-relief tax abatement application for a property at 1111 Beach after reviewing documentation and photographs showing substantial fire damage.
Commissioners discussed the tax-treatment rules for properties destroyed after January 1 and before August 15, and staff confirmed supporting documentation (written estimate, photos, deed of ownership) was on file. The board determined the damage qualified for abatement of 100% of the structure for the 2025 tax year and approved the relief by voice vote.
Clerk procedures were clarified on the record: signed forms must be completed front and back and filed appropriately. The motion to approve the disaster relief application was moved and seconded on the record and carried by voice vote; commissioners noted the matter would be processed administratively with the county clerk’s office.
