NEWLIN TWP, PA — Newlin Township supervisors are considering a 20% increase in the municipal earned-income tax rate to help finance fire protection and emergency medical services, a proposal that would raise the levy on residents from 0.5% to 0.6% if approved next month.
The Chester County township has scheduled a public hearing for November 9 at 7:30 p.m. at the Newlin Township Maintenance Facility, 1751 Embreeville Road, Coatesville. Supervisors could adopt the ordinance following the hearing.
The proposed increase amounts to 0.1 percentage point, or an additional $1 in taxes for every $1,000 in taxable earned income. For example, a resident earning $75,000 annually would pay an additional $75 per year under the proposed rate.
According to a legal notice published October 19, township officials expect the earned-income tax to generate approximately $570,000 in fiscal 2027.
That figure represents estimated revenue from the tax, not necessarily the additional amount attributable to the proposed increase. The notice does not specify how much new revenue the higher rate would produce.
The proposal would amend Chapter 193, Section 193-5, of the Newlin Township Code, which establishes the earned-income tax rate for township residents.
Supervisors are pursuing the increase under Pennsylvania’s Local Tax Enabling Act, citing the need for additional revenue to support fire and emergency medical services.
The proposed ordinance remains subject to public consideration and has not been adopted.
Residents can review the complete ordinance at https://www.newlintownship.org/ or arrange an inspection through the township secretary at 610-486-1141.
Copies are also available for public inspection at the Chester County Law Library, Chester County Justice Center, Suite 2400, 201 W. Market Street, West Chester, and through the Daily Local News by calling 215-648-1066.
Anyone requiring accommodations to participate in the November 9 hearing should contact the township at 610-486-1141 at least 24 hours before the meeting.
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