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M Millcreek illcreek T Voter Registration In Pennsylvania T ownship o participate in Pennsylvania elections, you have to register to vote with the Pennsylvania Board of Elections. Voter registration mail applications are available at the Millcreek Municipal Building in the Public Services Department. Once you register to vote, you do NOT need to register again unless you need to change your address, name, or party affiliation. If you do change your name, address, or party affiliation, you must update your information by resubmitting a Pennsylvania Voter Registration Form To register to vote in Pennsylvania, you must: H Have been a U.S. citizen for at least 1 month before the next election. H Be 18 years old by the next election. H Have been a resident of Pennsylvania for at least 30 days before the next election. NOTE: Once your voter registration office processes your application, you will be sent a voter identification card by mail. If you do not receive your PA voter ID card within 14 days, you should contact your county voter registration office directly. PA RETIRED PERSON’S REDUCED AUTO REGISTRATION ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE $10.00 PROCESSING FEE 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 $8,001 to $15,000 $15,001 to $18,000 $18,001 to $35,000 renters receive: Income $0 to $8,000 $8,001 to $15,000 $650 $500 $300 $250 Maximum Rebate $650 $500 The deadline to apply for a rebate is June 30, 2014. For more information or to see if you may qualify for this program, call Judy in Public Services at 814.833.1111 Ext. 329. 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. Millcreek | Summer 2014 | icmags.com 7