Tax Rebates for Senior Volunteers
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The Downingtown Area School District and the Retired & Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) of Chester County are collaborating in the administration of a new tax credit program for senior citizen property owners. To be eligible for this program, persons must:
- Be 65 years of age or older during a calendar year in which school real estate property tax is due and payable.
- Own residential real estate in the Downingtown Area School District (DASD), in which they reside as their primary residence, and upon which they pay real property tax to distract.
- Be willing to volunteer their services to the school district
Prospective volunteers may obtain an information/enrollment packet by calling 610-269-8400 ext. 6260, or stopping by the Administrative Offices at 126 Wallace Avenure, Downingtown.
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Township Millage FAQ
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Q. How is assessment of my home determined?
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A. The Township does not assess homes, this is done at the County level. Questions on this matter should be directed to the Chester County Assessment Office at 610-344-6105.
Q. What is an Interim Tax Bill?
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A. Interim tax bills cover the period that ownership or change of assessed
value of a property was effective.
For example; if ownership of a property took place in the 10/05 and
property tax bills were mailed out 3/06, an interim tax bill will be sent
once assessment office forwards the information to the Township.
An interim bill will be calculated and sent to property owner to cover the
time period October, November and December of 2005. This bill may
not be received by owner for several months after this assessment is
done. This also affects properties that had change of dwelling/property
value i.e. pool, deck, addition.
Q. What is the fee for a Tax Certification?
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A. Tax Certifications are required for refinancing and resale of a property.
They are usually requested by the agency handling the transaction.
Fee is $10.00 payable to Judy Jones, Tax Collector and should be
mailed to township. Faxed requests should include a copy of the
check and requested information. Mailed requests must include a
postage paid envelope if hard copy is required.
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