DFL Permitting Information
The Design for Life (DFL) Incentive Program is intended to increase the stock of VISITable and LIVEable housing in Montgomery County through tax incentives, promotion of DFL principles, and engage businesses to provide housing that meets DFL standards.
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| Bill 5-13 Property Tax Credit Accessibility Features - legislation approved by the Montgomery County Council effective July 1, 2014. |
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| Executive Regulation 3-14 Design For Life Tax Incentives (Council Resolution 17-1267) Describes the purpose and procedures for the DFL Builder / Homeowner and Project Certification Program. Explains how Bill 5-13 will be implemented. Included are definitions, application and processing procedures for requesting property tax credits and Development Impact Tax for School Improvement credits and certification procedures. |
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| Disclosure of Availability of Property Tax Credits for Accessibility Improvements Template for seller and buyer of a new single family residential real property in Montgomery County. |
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| Impact Tax Credit Certification Agreement Template tax credit agreement for builders constructing multiple single family dwellings meeting Level I Accessibility Standards. |
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| Application for Residential Building Permit Permit for Single Family Dwellings, Townhouses, and Duplexes. |
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| Application for Commercial Building Permit Permit for Multifamily Dwellings. |
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| Building Permit – Supplemental Design For Life Application Submit with application for Building Permit detailing proposed DFL Accessibility Features and/or Level I or II Accessibility Standards. |
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| Design for Life Technical Guidelines Manual provides technical guidance on the design and inspection requirements for implementation of Bill 5-13 Property Tax Credit – Accessibility Features |
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| Application for Design for Life Tax Credits Application to submit to DPS after work has been inspected and the final inspection approved. |
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