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Murt Legislation Would Provide Property Tax Relief for Disabled Veterans
March 1, 2010 Posted by Pennsylvania RealEstateRama
Harrisburg, PA - March 2, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — In an effort to provide property tax relief to Pennsylvania’s disabled veterans, Rep. Thomas P. Murt (R-Montgomery/Philadelphia) is joining with Rep. Doug Reichley (R-Lehigh/Berks) to introduce a pair of bills designed to help disabled veterans.
Johnstown Redevelopment Authority Receives $900,000 in Federal ‘Stimulus’ Funds
August 18, 2009 Posted by Pennsylvania RealEstateRama
JOHNSTOWN, PA - August 18, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Congressman John P. Murtha (PA-12) announced today that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded a $900,000 grant from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) to the Johnstown Redevelopment Authority for local brownfield cleanup activities.
FEMA Approves $1.2 Million Grant For Property Acquisition
July 29, 2009 Posted by Pennsylvania RealEstateRama
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. - July 29, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Jonathan Sarubbi, Regional Administrator for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Philadelphia Office, announced today the awarding of more than $1.2 million in funding to acquire five homes in Temple Hills, Maryland. The five properties are located in areas of unstable soil.
$222.7 Million In Property Tax/Rent Rebates Distributed To Older Adults, Residents With Disabilities
July 1, 2009 Posted by Pennsylvania RealEstateRama
HARRISBURG, PA - July 1, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) – More than 475,000 senior homeowners, renters and people with disabilities will be issued rebates today totaling $222.7 million through the Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program. The number is approximately 58,000 more rebates than were issued last year on July 1.
Economist Cautions Legislative Committee Against Housing Cuts
June 1, 2009 Posted by Housing Alliance
Glenside, PA - June 1, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — The same economist who issued a recent study saying that state investment in housing could provide a stimulant to economic recovery, now warns that proposed cuts in state investment could have just the opposite effect – a further slowing of the recovery.
Rohrer Reintroduces School Property Tax Elimination Act
May 7, 2009 Posted by Pennsylvania RealEstateRama
Harrisburg, PA - May 4, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Hailing it as the single most important step Pennsylvania lawmakers could take to jumpstart the state’s economy, prime sponsor Rep. Sam Rohrer (R-Berks) today unveiled the School Property Tax Elimination Act (SPTEA).
New Penn Report Says More Rental Housing Could Prevent Foreclosures
April 29, 2009 Posted by Housing Alliance
Glenside, PA - April 29, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Incentives to produce more quality rental housing could help stem the current housing crisis and promote long-term economic stability, according to a new study released today by the Fels Institute of Government and the Housing Alliance of Pennsylvania. Study author and Fels consultant John Kromer calls the lack of reasonable rental alternatives to homeownership a factor in the housing market collapse.
Gillespie Supports Effort to Put Property Tax Relief on November Ballot
April 28, 2009 Posted by Pennsylvania RealEstateRama
Harrisburg, PA - April 27, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — State Rep. Keith Gillespie (R-Hellam) was among General Assembly members to stand in support Monday of legislation that would place options for property tax relief on the Nov. 3 General Election ballot. If passed, voters would be able to select from several different property tax reduction or elimination bills.
Perzel Calls Rendell’s Property Tax Relief Inadequate
April 16, 2009 Posted by Pennsylvania RealEstateRama
Harrisburg, PA - April 16, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Rep. John Perzel (R-Philadelphia) issued the following statement in response to Gov. Ed Rendell’s announcement on property tax reductions as a result of slot machine gambling revenues:
Tax Relief for All PA Homeowners
April 15, 2009 Posted by Pennsylvania RealEstateRama
Harrisburg, PA - April 15, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Pennsylvania homeowners will receive nearly $770 million in property tax relief in 2009, delivering on Governor Rendell’s promise to help reduce the burden of property taxes.
Rohrer says Governor’s Property Tax ‘Relief’ Announcement Misses Point
April 15, 2009 Posted by Pennsylvania RealEstateRama
Harrisburg, PA - April 15, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — While the governor on Monday touted the approximately $200 in average property tax relief that Pennsylvania homeowners will receive as a result of legalized gambling, Rep. Samuel E. Rohrer (R-Berks) said the announcement fails to address the underlying right of Pennsylvanians to own their homes.
GOVERNOR RENDELL ANNOUNCES ANOTHER YEAR OF PROPERTY TAX RELIEF FOR HOMEOWNERS
April 14, 2009 Posted by Pennsylvania RealEstateRama
PITTSBURGH, PA - April 14, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Pennsylvania homeowners will receive nearly $770 million in property tax relief in 2009 under the latest installment from the historic Taxpayer Relief Act, Governor Edward G. Rendell announced today.
Argall Property Tax Ballot Referendum Bill Introduced in House
March 4, 2009 Posted by Pennsylvania RealEstateRama
Washington, D.C. - March 4, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Rep. David G. Argall (R-Berks/Schuylkill) has introduced legislation in the state House that would give Pennsylvania voters a stronger voice in the ongoing debate about the best way to reform or replace the state’s outdated school property tax system
PENNSYLVANIA IS BENEFICIARY OF $1,000,000 GRANT FROM THE JOHN D. AND CATHERINE T. MACARTHUR FOUNDATION
February 27, 2009 Posted by MacArthur Foundation
New Investment in Affordable Rental Housing Aimed at Reducing Anticipated 40 to 60 Percent Increases in Utility Expenses for Pennsylvania’s Neediest Families
Brooks Offers Legislation to Create Moratorium on Property Tax/Rent Rebate Eligibility
February 5, 2009 Posted by Pennsylvania RealEstateRama
February 5, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) – Rep. Michele Brooks (R-Crawford/Mercer/Lawrence) has again sponsored legislation that would allow senior citizens who have received a small Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) this year to remain eligible for the Property Tax/Rent Rebate program.
