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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