Taxes

 TAX RELIEF

 A program exists through the Commonwealth offering tax and rent rebates for School, County and Township taxes. Additionally, the South Eastern School District also offers a tax rebate program to homeowners (but no rent rebate) for School taxes. What follows is a brief description of eligibility requirements:

• You must own property (SESD only) and taxes must have been paid
• You must have attained the age of 65 or
• You were a widow/widower and attained the age of 50 or
• You are disabled and attained the age of 18
• Your income is $15,000.00 or less (including spouse’s income)

To obtain an application from the Commonwealth call 1-888-PA-TAXES or visit online at www.revenue.state.pa.us, Forms and Publications, Property Tax/Rent Rebate (Form PA1000).  To obtain an application from the South Eastern School District call (717) 382-4843 Ext.6224 or visit online at www.sesdweb.net. 

1. Who is the Tax Collector?

   Paula Lingenfelder  

     

2. How can I reach the Tax Collector's office?

   1652 Hollow Road

   Stewartstown PA 17363

   Phone: 717-993-6028  

   Fax:     717-993-6028

   email:  taxes@hopewelltownship.com

    

3. What taxes does Hopewell Township assess?

    .00021 of a mil is assessed for property taxes.

   1 percent earned income tax is assessed, of which 1/2 goes to the Township and 1/2 to South Eastern School District.

    

4. Where does the Township derive the majority of its revenue?

    The Earned Income Tax

NOTE:

If your taxes are escrowed, please forward the tax bill to your mortgage company. 

If you have any questions, please call 993-6028, Paula Lingenfelder.