Property Acquisition Application
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Overview
This is a three-page application form for the Redevelopment Authority of Altoona regarding property acquisition. The document is used by applicants to request the purchase of land or structures owned by the authority.
Key Details
- Issuing Organization: Redevelopment Authority of Altoona (Altoona Land Bank)
- Location: 1301 12th Street, Suite 400, Altoona, PA 16601
- Last Revised: February 1, 2024
Application Requirements
To complete this application, the applicant must provide:
- Property Information: The address and parcel number of the property being acquired, along with its size/square footage.
- Contact Information: Name, phone number, email, and full mailing address of the applicant.
- Financial Offer: The purchase amount offered both numerically and in written words.
- Type of Request: A selection of the intended project type, such as:
- New Construction
- Side Yard Beautification
- Addition or Remodeling
- Off-Street Parking
- Relocate Structure
- Proposed Use: A classification of the property use, divided into:
- Residential: Single-family, Multi-family, Accessory Building, or Other.
- Non-Residential: Commercial, Industrial, Institutional, Park & Recreation, or Other.
Legal and Certification Sections
The final pages of the document outline strict legal requirements for the applicant:
- Quit Claim Deed: Applicants are notified that they will receive a Quit Claim Deed, meaning the authority conveys only the interest it has in the property. The applicant assumes responsibility for any claims against the property.
- Title Responsibility: It is the applicant's responsibility to research the title for defects and clear them at their own expense.
- Entity Documentation: If applying as a business entity, copies of organizational documents (Articles of Incorporation, LLC Agreement, etc. ) must be included.
- Certifications: The applicant must certify that they are not delinquent on real estate taxes or municipal utility bills in Altoona or Blair County and have no outstanding code violations.