EK TOWNSHIP & LIFEWORKS ERIE
The Property Tax / Rent Rebate Program is one of five programs supported by the Pennsylvania Lottery.
The rebate program benefits eligible Pennsylvanians ages 65 or older; widows and widowers ages 50 and older; and people with disabilities ages 18 and older. The income limit is $ 35,000 per year for homeowners and $ 15,000 annually for renters. Half of Social Security income is excluded.
Depending on income, rent, and tax costs, rebates can be as high as $ 650. Your rebate may even be higher if you pay more than 15 % of income in property taxes.
HOMEOWNERS RECEIVE: |
|
Income |
|
Maximum Rebate |
$ 0 |
to |
$ 8,000 |
$ 650 |
$ 8,001 |
to |
$ 15,000 |
$ 500 |
$ 15,001 |
to |
$ 18,000 |
$ 300 |
$ 18,001 |
to |
$ 35,000 |
$ 250 |
RENTERS RECEIVE: |
|
Income |
|
Maximum Rebate |
$ 0 |
to |
$ 8,000 |
$ 650 |
$ 8,001 |
to |
$ 15,000 |
$ 500 |
The deadline to apply for a rebate is June 30, 2018 For more information or to see if you may qualify for this program, call Judy in Public Services at 814.833.1111 Ext. 329. illcreek
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PA REDUCED AUTO REGISTRATION
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE $ 10.00 PROCESSING FEE
1. You must be retired and receiving Social Security or other pension regardless of age. Part-time employment is permitted if you are retired from your principal occupation. If you receive only unemployment compensation or public assistance, or are a student or other individual who is not retired, you do not qualify.
2. Total gross income from all sources must not exceed $ 19,200. Other income includes Business / Rental Income, Wages, Public Assistance and Unemployment Compensation.
3. If only a husband or wife qualify, the vehicle must be titled and registered in that individual’ s name or in both names jointly. If both husband and wife qualify, each may register one vehicle for the $ 10 processing fee. One or both vehicles may be titled and registered in both names jointly. NOTE: The applicant must be the principal driver of the vehicle unless physically or mentally incapable of driving.
4. Only one vehicle,( 9,000 lbs. or less), per person may be registered for the $ 10 processing fee.
Applications should be submitted when registering your vehicle and are available in the Public Service Department at the Millcreek Municipal Building.
HEALTH SCREENINGS AT THE MILLCREEK MUNICIPAL BUILDING
Lifeworks Erie will conduct health screenings at the Municipal Building on the second Monday of each month from 10:00am to 11:00am.
Screening dates are: March 12 April 9 May 14 Free services will include bloodpressure screenings and individual health counseling provided by a registered nurse.
Also available will be a blood sugar test for $ 5( two-hour fast from food and drink required) and a cholesterol check for $ 10( no fast required). No registration is required. For more information contact Lifeworks Erie
( 814) 459-4132.
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