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Level of service |
Monthly Trash Rate |
Monthly Recycling Rate |
Monthly Total |
Quarterly (billing) Total |
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Curbside
Unlimited Service |
$12.35 |
$2.95 |
$15.30 |
$45.90 |
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Curbside
Low-Usage Service |
$9.30 |
$2.95 |
$12.25 |
$36.75 |
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Door Service
(Unlimited) (+$2.50/mo.) |
$14.85 |
$2.895 |
$17.80 |
$53.40 |
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Door Service
(Low-Usage) (+$2.50/mo.) |
$11.80 |
$2.95 |
$14.75 |
$44.25 |
Below is the ordinance that was adopted by the Board of Supervisors meeting to be held on December 7, 2009.
Zoning Ordinance Adopted
The Benner Township's new Zoning Ordinance was adopted on April 20, 2009. Click here to view the ordinance. (this is a very large file and will take a few minutes to download)
We
encourage all residents with any questions to call the Zoning
Officer, Vaughn Zimmerman on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1 p.m. to 4
p.m. at 355-1419.
The Spring Creek Canyon Conservation Strategy: A Master Plan and Management Plan for the Spring Canyon, completed by the consulting firm of Environmental Planning and Design of Pittsburgh, is available for review and download.
Spring Creek Canyon Overlay Ordinance
The Benner Township Board of Supervisors in conjunction with the Benner Township Planning Commission and consultants, Environmental Planning and Design have written an Overlay Ordinance for the Spring Creek Canyon Property and some surrounding properties. Ordinance 108 was adopted on February 7, 2011. To review this ordinance click here. To review the overlay map, click here.
Real Estate Taxes
Benner Township's real estate tax collector is Janet Houser. Janet will have office hours each Wednesday evening from 5 to 7 in her home. Her address is 1101 Valley View Road, Bellefonte, PA 16823. The tax office phone number is (814) 355-2441
Earned Income Taxes
Need earned income tax forms? Please call the Centre Tax Agency at (814)278-4709. Starting January 2011, Benner Township has decided to opt in early with the Act 32 tax collection changes. What this means is that our taxes will begin to be collected by the Centre Tax Agency instead of the Bellefonte Area School District. If you would prefer to email the Tax Agency, their email address is: centretaxagency@statecollegepa.us Their mailing address is P.O. Box 437, State College, PA 16804-0437
2012 Local Service Taxes
Benner Township's LST Tax (Previously known as the Occupational Privilege tax) is now $52.00 beginning January 1, 2009. Five of the fifty-two dollars is retained by the Bellefonte Area School District. The Centre Tax Agency office acts as the tax collector for this tax. Their office can be reached at (814)278-4709.
Looking for a unique gift? There are still a number of the Benner Township History Books available. This hard bound book titled:
Benner Township 150 Years of Families, Forging, Farming, Fishing and Flying
is now available at the cost of $15.00. This book is filled with pictures and lots of stories about the families that settled here in Benner Township and the industries that followed. Stop by the office during regular business hours or call 355-1419 for a list of evening hours for your copy.
Nittany Valley Comprehensive Plan
BAC
Benner Township's BAC (Boards, Authorities, and Commissions) Bank is seeking interested people who reside in the Township and have a concern for the well-being of the community to be available to give service by volunteering for positions that become open on the various Boards, Authorities, and Commissions/Committees that are appointed by the Supervisors. The Township needs dedicated people who are willing to serve in many different capacities. If you have any particular talents, concerns or interests that you feel would be appropriate, please contact the Township Office at 355-1419 for more information.
This site has been developed and is maintained by Benner Township. This page was last updated on January 26, 2012.
