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Tax Relief for Farmers - "Clean and Green" Farmland and Forest Land Preservation Act: This state law allows counties to assess farm and forest acreage at a value based on the crops or trees the land can support, which is usually lower than its market value. In return, landowners must promise to keep the land (a minimum of 10 acres) in farm or forest use. If you remove the land from the program, you must pay the difference between its preferential assessed value and its market value for the seven most recent tax years, plus interest. The deadline for applying for Clean & Green is June 1st, of each year for the following year assessment. For more information, call the Fayette Country Assessment Office at 430-1350.
Application for Homestead & Farmstead Exclusions The Homeowner Tax Relief Act, Act 72 of 2004, was signed into law by Governor Rendell on July 5, 2004, to allow school districts to reduce property taxes by lowering your property tax bill; the legal term for this is a “homestead or farmstead exclusion.” Under a homestead or farmstead property tax exclusion, the assessed value of each homestead or farmstead is reduced by the same amount before the property tax is computed. Initial property tax reductions will probably not take effect until July 1, 2007. You are not guaranteed a homestead or farmstead exclusion unless the Legislature acts to revise Act 72 or enacts another measure to distribute funds for property tax relief. To receive school property tax relief for tax years beginning July 1 or January 1, this form must be filed by the preceding March 1. Your school district is required to notify you by December 31 of each year if your property is not approved for the homestead or farmstead exclusion or if your approval is due to expire. Click here for Homestead
Application.
Tax Relief for Seniors Senior Citizens Rebate and Assistance Act: Major changes have occurred recently that have expanded the eligibility requirements for seniors. The income limit has been raised to $ 35,000 a year or less for those 65 or older or 50 & older widowed. It is noted that only half of any social security benefit you receive is counted toward the $ 35,000 upper limit. Up to $ 650.00 per year can be rebated back to the property owner if approved. It is noted that your taxes must be paid up to date, and a paid receipt must accompany your application. Deadline to file for the rebate is December 1st. For more information, please contact your local tax collector or state representative. Also, the state legislature is examining legislation that would expand tax relief for seniors. Contact your state representative for the latest information.
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