Rep. Esther Golar

Filed: 5/24/2012

 

 


 

 


 
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AMENDMENT TO SENATE BILL 3676

2    AMENDMENT NO. ______. Amend Senate Bill 3676 by replacing
3everything after the enacting clause with the following:
 
4    "Section 5. The Property Tax Code is amended by adding
5Section 15-173 as follows:
 
6    (35 ILCS 200/15-173 new)
7    Sec. 15-173. Residential foreclosure to affordable housing
8assessment freeze law.
9    This Section may be cited as the Residential Foreclosure to
10Affordable Housing Assessment Freeze Law.
11    (a) Beginning January 1, 2013 and ending June 30, 2021, the
12chief county assessment officer shall reduce the assessed value
13of the improvements to residential real property to 10% of the
14assessed value of those improvements for 5 taxable years, if
15and only if all of the following factors have been met:
16        (1) the improvements are residential;

 

 

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1        (2) the parcel was purchased or otherwise conveyed to
2    the taxpayer after January 1 of the taxable year;
3        (3) the parcel was purchased by the holder of a
4    mortgage on the foreclosed parcel that was the subject of a
5    judicial sale which occurred after January 1, 2008, or the
6    parcel was ordered by a court of competent jurisdiction to
7    be deconverted in accordance with the provisions governing
8    distressed condominiums as provided in the Condominium
9    Property Act;
10        (4) the transfer from the holder of the prior mortgage
11    to the taxpayer was an arm's length transaction, in that
12    the taxpayer has no legal relationship to the holder of the
13    prior mortgage;
14        (5) an existing, residential dwelling structure of no
15    more than 6 units in counties with a population of
16    3,000,000 or more, or 12 units elsewhere in the State, is
17    present on the parcel, and that residential dwelling was
18    unoccupied at the time of conveyance, or the parcel,
19    including any number of units, was ordered by a court of
20    competent jurisdiction to be deconverted in accordance
21    with the provisions governing distressed condominiums as
22    provided in the Condominium Property Act;
23        (6) the taxpayer does not occupy or intend to occupy
24    the residential dwelling as his or her principal residence;
25        (7) the taxpayer immediately secures the residential
26    dwelling in accordance with the requirements of this

 

 

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1    Section;
2        (8) the rehabilitation completed by the taxpayer is
3    sufficient to bring the improvements into compliance with
4    Housing Quality Standards employed by the U.S. Department
5    of Housing and Urban Development, along with all State and
6    federal requirements, including without limitation lead
7    based paint and asbestos remediation;
8        (9) rehabilitation is completed within 18 months of
9    conveyance;
10        (10) the parcel is clear of unreleased liens and has no
11    outstanding tax liabilities attached against it; and
12        (11) after rehabilitation is complete, the taxpayer
13    charges no more for rent than the fair market rent for the
14    life of the benefit conferred by this Section. "Fair Market
15    Rent" means the annual determination made by the U.S.
16    Department of Housing and Urban Development of the maximum
17    allowable rent in each area that can be charged under its
18    rental assistance programs. The Illinois Housing
19    Development Authority (the "Authority") shall make this
20    information available on its website.
21    (b) For purposes of this Section, "secure" means that:
22        (1) all doors and windows are closed and secured using:
23    secure doors; windows without broken or cracked panes;
24    commercial-quality metal security panels filled with
25    like-kind material as the surrounding wall; or plywood
26    installed and secured in accordance with local ordinance;

 

 

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1    at least one building entrance shall be accessible from the
2    exterior and secured with a door that is locked to allow
3    access only to authorized persons;
4        (2) all grass and weeds on the vacant residential
5    property are maintained below 10 inches in height, unless a
6    local ordinance imposes a lower height;
7        (3) debris, trash, and litter on any portion of the
8    exterior of the vacant residential property is removed in
9    compliance with local ordinance;
10        (4) fences, gates, stairs and steps that lead to the
11    main entrance of the building are maintained in a
12    structurally sound and reasonable manner;
13        (5) the property is winterized when appropriate;
14        (6) the exterior of the improvements are reasonably
15    maintained to ensure the safety of passersby; and
16        (7) vermin and pests are regularly exterminated on the
17    exterior and interior of the property.
18    (c) In order to be eligible for and receive benefits
19conferred by this Section, and in addition to any information
20required in rules promulgated by the Authority, the taxpayer
21must submit the following information to the Authority for
22review:
23        (1) the owner's name and, if the owner is a
24    corporation, limited liability company, or any
25    organization organized under the laws of the State of
26    Illinois, a Certificate of Good Standing issued by the

 

 

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1    Secretary of State;
2        (2) the postal address and permanent index number of
3    the parcel;
4        (3) a Certificate of Sale indicating that the judicial
5    foreclosure sale of the parcel occurred after January 1,
6    2008;
7        (4) a deed or other instrument conveying the parcel
8    from the foreclosure sale purchaser to the current owner;
9        (5) a bid from a licensed, insured, and bonded
10    contractor for the proposed scope of work, and a cost
11    estimate by an unrelated third party;
12        (6) evidence that the parcel is clear of unreleased
13    liens and has no outstanding tax liabilities attached
14    against it; and
15        (7) a sworn statement indicating that all conditions of
16    this Section have been met, including that the rent will
17    not exceed fair market rent, as defined in this Section,
18    and that the property will be maintained in keeping with
19    housing quality standards for the life of the assessment
20    freeze period; and
21        (8) additional information as set forth in rules
22    adopted by the Authority.
23    The Authority shall notify the taxpayer of whether or not
24the parcel meets the requirements of this Section. If the
25parcel does not meet the requirements of this Section, the
26Authority shall provide written notice of all deficiencies to

 

 

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1the taxpayer, who will then have 14 days from the date of
2notification to provide supplemental information that shows
3compliance with this Section. If the taxpayer does not exercise
4this right to cure the deficiency, or if the information
5submitted, in the sole judgment of the Authority, is
6insufficient to meet the requirements of this Section, the
7Authority shall provide a full written explanation of the
8reasons for denial. A taxpayer may subsequently reapply for the
9benefit if the deficiencies are cured at a later date.
10    (d) If a parcel meets the requirements of this Section, the
11Authority or its authorized agent shall arrange to physically
12inspect the improvements on the parcel. Only parcels in need of
13substantial rehabilitation are eligible for the benefit
14conferred by this Section. "Substantial rehabilitation" must
15minimally include the replacement or renovation of at least 2
16primary building systems. Although the cost of each system may
17vary, the combined expenditure for the systems must be at least
18$5 per square foot, adjusted by the Consumer Price Index for
19All Urban Consumers, as published annually by the U.S.
20Department of Labor. The following are the primary building
21systems, together with their related rehabilitations,
22specifically approved for this program:
23        (1) Electrical. All electrical work must comply with
24    applicable codes, it may consist of a combination of any of
25    the following alternatives:
26            (A) installing individual equipment and appliance

 

 

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1        branch circuits as required by code (the minimum being
2        a kitchen appliance branch circuit);
3            (B) installing a new emergency service, including
4        emergency lighting with all associated conduit and
5        wiring;
6            (C) rewiring all existing feeder conduits ("home
7        runs") from the main switchgear to apartment area
8        distribution panels;
9            (D) installing new in-wall conduit for
10        receptacles, switches, appliances,equipment, and
11        fixtures;
12            (E) replacing power wiring for receptacles,
13        switches, appliances, equipment and fixtures;
14            (F) installing new light fixtures throughout the
15        building including closets and central areas;
16            (G) replacing, adding, or doing work as necessary
17        to bring all receptacles, switches, and other
18        electrical devices into code compliance;
19            (H) installing a new main service, including
20        conduit, cables into the building, and main disconnect
21        switch;
22            (I) installing new distribution panels, including
23        all panel wiring, terminals, circuit breakers, and all
24        other panel devices.
25        (2) Heating. All heating work must comply with
26    applicable codes, it may consist of a combination of any of

 

 

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1    the following alternatives:
2            (A) installing a new system to replace one of the
3        following heat distribution systems:
4                (i) piping and heat radiating units, including
5            new main line venting and radiator venting; or
6                (ii) duct work, diffusers, and cold air
7            returns; or
8                (iii) any other type of existing heat
9            distribution and radiation/diffusion components;
10            (B) installing a new system to replace one of the
11        following heat generating units:
12                (i) hot water/steam boiler;
13                (ii) gas furnace; or
14                (iii) any other type of existing heat
15            generating unit.
16        (3) Plumbing. All plumbing work must comply with
17    applicable codes. Replace all or a part of the in-wall
18    supply and waste plumbing; however, main supply risers,
19    waste stacks and vents, and code-conforming waste lines
20    need not be replaced.
21        (4) Roofing. All roofing work must comply with
22    applicable codes, it may consist of a combination of any of
23    the following alternatives:
24            (A) replacing all rotted roof deck and insulation;
25            (B) replacing or repairing leaking roof membrane
26        (10% is suggested minimum replacement of membrane);

 

 

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1        restoration of the entire roof is an acceptable
2        substitute for membrane replacement.
3        (5) Exterior doors and windows. Replace the exterior
4    doors and windows. Renovation of ornate entry doors is an
5    acceptable substitute for replacement.
6        (6) Floors, walls, and ceilings. Finishes must be
7    replaced or covered over with new material. The following
8    items define replacement or covering materials acceptable
9    under these guidelines:
10            (A) floors must have new carpeting, vinyl tile,
11        ceramic, refurbished wood finish, or a similar
12        substitute;
13            (B) walls must have new drywall, including joint
14        taping and painting;
15            (C) new ceilings must be either drywall, suspended
16        type, or a similar substitute.
17        (7) Exterior walls.
18            (A) replace loose or crumbling mortar and masonry
19        with new material;
20            (B) replace or paint wall siding and trim as
21        needed;
22            (C) bring porches and balconies to a sound
23        condition; or
24            (D) any combination of (A), (B), and (C).
25        (8) Elevators. Where applicable, at least 4 of the
26    following 7 alternatives must be accomplished:

 

 

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1            (A) replace or rebuild the machine room controls
2        and refurbish the elevator machine (or equivalent
3        mechanisms in the case of hydraulic elevators);
4            (B) replace hoistway electro-mechanical items
5        including: ropes, switches, limits, buffers, levelers,
6        and deflector sheaves (or equivalent mechanisms in the
7        case of hydraulic elevators);
8            (C) replace hoistway wiring;
9            (D) replace door operators and linkage;
10            (E) replace door panels at each opening;
11            (F) replace hall stations, car stations, and
12        signal fixtures;
13            (G) rebuild the car shell and refinish the
14        interior.
15        (9) Health and safety.
16            (A) install or replace fire suppression systems;
17            (B) install or replace security systems; and
18            (C) environmental remediation of lead-based paint,
19        asbestos, leaking underground storage tanks, or radon.
20        (10) Energy conservation improvements undertaken to
21    limit the amount of solar energy absorbed by a building's
22    roof or to reduce energy use for the property, including
23    any of the following activities:
24            (A) installing or replacing reflective roof
25        coatings (flat roofs);
26            (B) installing or replacing R-38 roof insulation;

 

 

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1            (C) installing or replacing R-19 perimeter wall
2        insulation;
3            (D) installing or replacing insulated entry doors;
4            (E) installing or replacing Low E, insulated
5        windows;
6            (F) installing or replacing low-flow plumbing
7        fixtures;
8            (G) installing or replacing 90% sealed combustion
9        heating systems;
10            (H) installing or replacing direct exhaust hot
11        water heaters
12            (I) installing or replacing mechanical ventilation
13        to exterior for kitchens and baths;
14            (J) installing or replacing Energy Star
15        appliances;
16            (K) installing low VOC interior paints on interior
17        finishes
18            (L) installing or replacing fluorescent lighting
19        in common areas; or
20            (M) installing or replacing grading and
21        landscaping to promote on-site water retention.
22    (e) Parcels approved under this Section shall be inspected
23by the Authority or its authorized agent again upon written
24notification by the taxpayer that rehabilitation is complete.
25The Authority, by rule, may require proof in the form of a
26contractor's sworn statement or other third party

 

 

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1certification that the rehabilitation was completed. Upon such
2notification, the Authority or its authorized agent shall
3inspect the parcel to ensure that it meets the minimum
4requirements of Housing Quality Standards employed by the U.S.
5Department of Housing and Urban Development. No parcel will be
6eligible for the benefit conferred by this Section unless:
7        (1) the Substantial Rehabilitation was completed
8    within 18 months of acquisition; and
9        (2) the improvements on the parcel for which the
10    benefit conferred by this Section are sought were inspected
11    by the Authority or its authorized agent prior to
12    rehabilitation and the Authority issued written
13    notification from the Authority that it met the
14    requirements of this Section with regard to that
15    inspection;
16        (3)the improvements on the parcel for which the benefit
17    conferred by this section are sought were inspected by the
18    Authority or its authorized agent after rehabilitation and
19    the improvements met the requirements of this Section with
20    regard to that inspection, including that the improvements
21    met Housing Quality Standards requirements.
22    (f) The Authority shall provide notification of the outcome
23of the final inspection to the owner and the chief county
24assessor. The reduction outlined in this Section shall be
25activated when the owner provides notice to the chief county
26assessment officer and county clerk that rehabilitation is

 

 

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1complete and meets the required standards. Additional details
2on the activation process shall be provided in rules adopted by
3the Authority.
4    (g) An owner is eligible to apply for the benefit conferred
5by this Section beginning 18 months after the effective date of
6this Section and through December 31, 2017. If approved, the
7reduction will be effective for the current taxable year, which
8will be reflected in the tax bill issued in the following
9taxable year.
10    (h) The reduction outlined in this Section shall continue
11for a period of 5 years, and may not be extended or renewed for
12any additional period.
13    (i) At the completion of the assessment freeze period
14described here, the entire parcel will be assessed as otherwise
15provided in this Code.
16    (j) The Illinois Housing Development Authority may adopt
17rules and charge a reasonable application fee in connection
18with this Section.
19    (k)The benefit conferred by this Section will be effective
20in the event of a transfer of ownership during the period of
21the assessment freeze, so long as all requirements of this
22Section continue to be met.
 
23    Section 99. Effective date. This Act takes effect January
241, 2013.".