There are a few programs to help relieve some of the tax burden on local property owners and senior citizens in the community. Below, we've gathered some tips and information about programs that can benefit all members of the community, so we encourage you to look them over and to apply for those programs for which you are eligible. We've provided application links and given you the background for how each of the programs works and how to qualify.

A word about taxes in PA...

The Pennsylvania constitution requires that if a tax is applied, it must be applied uniformly, which means that homes, offices, factories, etc. must all be taxed at the same rate. This means that it’s difficult to relieve the tax burden on the homeowner by shifting a portion of that burden to businesses, requiring them to pay a higher rate than residential properties as is done in other states. As a way to address this problem, tax relief programs like homestead reduction and senior tax rebate were created to help ease the tax burden on homeowners without changing the overall tax rate.