Important Information for Applicants about Tax Abatements and Galveston County

    Tax Abatements are provided for in the adopted guidelines of Galveston County. These guidelines perform two important functions.

    First, the guidelines outline what makes for an eligible project. If the project does not meet the eligibility portion of the guidelines the Commissioners' Court will not consider an abatement agreement. Please contact The Galveston County Community Services Division for interpretations of the eligibility provisions. 409-770-5545

    Second, the guidelines outline the provisions of any agreement between the County and the project in those situations wherein the County initiates the abatement process. The County initiates the abatement process only in the unincorporated portions of the County.  In the incorporated portions of the County, in cities, the County will consider approving the agreement as passed by the city in which the project is located. Galveston County's approval of the agreement between the project and the city may differ as to the term of the abatement (length) or the portion (percentage) of the project value abated.

    If you have questions about the guidelines, eligibility, or agreement timing and approvals please call Curtiss Brown, Director of Community Services at 409-770-5545 or write to:

        722 Moody    Fifth Floor

        The Galveston County Courthouse

        Galveston, Texas       77550

Email: "BrownC" at Co.Galveston.TX.US

Tuesday, June 17, 2008 11:15:04 AM