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EXTON, PA — Chester County United Way, in partnership with Legal Aid of Southeastern Pennsylvania, is helping mobile home owners throughout the county achieve long-overdue property tax relief through its …
Mobile Home Tax Reassessment Program Continues to Deliver Critical Property Tax Relief Across Chester County Read More
This fall, the Octorara Area School District will reorganize its schools. Grades are being shifted, students reassigned, and one building—Octorara Elementary School—will be mostly shut down. It’s being called a …
Too Little, Too Late — Octorara’s Budget Woes Were Avoidable Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Legislation aimed at helping older adults and incapacitated individuals avoid losing their homes due to delinquent property taxes has unanimously passed the Pennsylvania Senate Urban Affairs and …
New Bill Offers Lifeline to Vulnerable Homeowners Facing Property Tax Crisis Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — The West Chester Area School District (WCASD) School Board recently approved a $333,897,499 general fund budget for the 2025-26 school year. This marks an $11.3 million, …
WCASD Boosts Funding to $333.9M to Empower Students and Protect Futures! Read More
In the ongoing fight for housing equity, one group continues to be overlooked—Pennsylvania’s mobile home owners. Often stigmatized, misunderstood, or politically invisible, they are among the most vulnerable to regressive …
The Forgotten Homeowners: Why Pennsylvania Must Reform Mobile Home Taxation Now Read More
EXTON, PA — Applications are now open for Chester County United Way’s Mobile Home Tax Reassessment Program, a vital initiative that helps ensure fair property taxation for mobile home owners …
Chester County United Way Offers Tax Relief for Mobile Home Owners Read More
IRVINE, CA — Property taxes levied on U.S. single-family homes totaled $357.5 billion in 2024, down 1.6% from the previous year, according to ATTOM’s newly released property tax analysis. Despite …
How Rising Home Values Are Changing Your Property Tax Bill Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — A legislative measure designed to help seniors and incapacitated individuals avoid losing their homes due to unpaid property taxes has moved one step closer to becoming law. …
Pennsylvania Advances Bill to Protect Seniors from Property Tax Foreclosures Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania residents can now apply for the 2025 Property Tax/Rent Rebate (PTRR) program, with an increased income cap aimed at helping more seniors and people with disabilities. The …
Expanded Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program Now Accepting Applications Read More
PHOENIXVILLE, PA — Governor Josh Shapiro visited Bridge Street in downtown Phoenixville during the holiday season to highlight his administration’s commitment to fostering economic growth through support for small businesses and …
How Governor Shapiro’s Visit Spurs Economic Growth and Revitalizes Phoenixville’s Downtown Read More