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Meeting Date:	05/14/2018
Waiver of Real Property Recording Fees
Submitted for:	Erika Hernandez	Submitted By:	Erika Hernandez
Department:	Civil Legal Division

Subject:

Discussion and possible action by the Webb County Commissioners Court authorizing the Webb County Judge to execute an Order approving, authorizing and directing the Webb County Clerk to waive the payment of recording fees for filing of real property documents and records in order to assist qualified persons of low or moderate income who are selected to participate in the Webb County Community Action Agency Self-Help Center Housing Rehabilitation/Reconstruction Loan Program only, as per Texas Local Govt. Code Section 118.0135 (a) & (b), and authorizing the Webb County Judge to execute any and all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto. [Requested by Javier Ramirez, Community Action Agency (C.A.A.) Director]

Issue: The high cost and financial burden of real property document recording fees can be an obstacle to affordable home ownership for qualified persons of low or moderate income who have been selected to participate in the Webb County Community Action Agency Self-Help Center Housing Rehabilitation/Reconstruction Loan Program only.

Solution: Approve a waiver of recording/filing fees for real property records as authorized by Texas Local Govt. Code Section 118.0135 for qualified persons of low or moderate income.

Result: Reduced costs and fees for qualified persons of low or moderate income helps to promote affordable housing and home ownership in our community.

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