Governor Rendell signed Special Session Act 1 of 2006 (PDF), the Taxpayer Relief Act, on June 27, 2006.  This law eases the financial burden of home ownership by providing school districts the means to lower property taxes to homeowners, especially senior citizens, via the funding provided by gaming revenue.  It is anticipated that, ultimately, gaming will generate $1 billion each year for local property tax relief.

Homestead and Farmstead Exclusion Application

Click on View My Property. After you search and find your property, click on the Homestead Exclusion Application link in the left sidebar. Read the instruction. Complete the application online, print, sign and return to the Office of Assessment. The Homestead and Farmstead Exclusion application must be filed with the County Assessors Office by March 1st 2012.