Application Tips and Tricks – Proof of Property Tax Exemptions for House of Worship Required for Prevailing Wage Exemption

As noted in Section 5.F of the Program Guidebook, effective for Program Year 2025-26, in order for a house of worship to be considered exempt from Prevailing Wage, the project application must demonstrate proof of exemption from property tax pursuant to Section 15-40 of the Property Tax Code. Sales tax exemption will no longer be accepted for this purpose.