A Certificate of Eligibility (CE) for a tax exemption on 100 percent of land and improvements for a period of ten years and approval of an estimated $150,000.00 in expenditures to be spent on rehabilitation prior to the issuance of the Certificate of Eligibility. Staff Recommendation That the Certificate of Eligibility and an estimated $150,000.00 in expenditures to be spent on rehabilitation prior to the issuance of the Certificate of Eligibility be approved. 3506 DUNBAR ST. Wheatley Place Historic District CE256-008(CP) Christina Paress Applicant Southern Dallas Progress Community Development Corporation Application Filed 12/26/2025

This item concerns a Certificate of Eligibility (CE) for a tax exemption for the property at 3506 Dunbar St., located in the Wheatley Place Historic District. The applicant, Southern Dallas Progress Community Development Corporation, is seeking a 100 percent tax exemption on land and improvements for 10 years. This exemption is contingent upon an estimated $150,000 in rehabilitation expenditures to be completed prior to the CE issuance. The required minimum expenditure for this exemption is 25% of the pre-rehabilitation improvement value, which is approximately $23,158. The staff recommends approval of both the CE and the estimated $150,000 in rehabilitation expenditures.

Residents in historic districts may benefit from similar tax incentives for property rehabilitation, encouraging the preservation of historic structures. This specific approval at 3506 Dunbar St. will exempt the property owner from city property taxes for a decade, following a significant investment in renovations.

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