Congressman Gerlach Marks 20th Anniversary of Affordable Housing Program: Community celebration cites $17.3 million for more than 3,500 housing units
August 28, 2009 Posted by Pennsylvania RealEstateRama
Spring Township, PA - August 28, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Congressman Jim Gerlach (PA-06) marked the 20th Anniversary of the Affordable Housing Program (AHP) today with strong words of support and recognized 18 Pennsylvania banks for helping to bring $17.3 million in housing assistance to the region. The bankers made a recommitment to the program at today’s event.
O’Pake Advises Farmers to Apply for Tax Credits
December 5, 2007 Posted by Pennsylvania RealEstateRama
Harrisburg, December 4, 2007 — State Sen. Michael A. O’Pake, the Democratic Chairman of the Senate Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee, today advised local farmers that applications are now available for the Resource Enhancement and Protection (REAP) Tax Credit Program.
Governor Rendell Announces Property Tax Relief For More Than 500,000 Seniors
November 7, 2007 Posted by Pennsylvania RealEstateRama
200,000 more seniors encouraged to apply before dec. 31 deadline; revenue extends customer service hours
HARRISBURG, November 7, 2007 – Governor Edward G. Rendell today announced that more than half a million Pennsylvania seniors have received rebates of up to $650 on their property taxes or rent thanks to the expanded Property Tax/Rent Rebate program. Customer […]
Pennsylvania’s Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program Opens For 2007-08 Season
November 5, 2007 Posted by Pennsylvania RealEstateRama
HARRISBURG, Nov. 5, 2007 – The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program — also known as LIHEAP — opened today to help Pennsylvania families and individuals who need assistance paying winter heating bills, Secretary of Public Welfare Estelle B. Richman announced.
Rep. Dent Announces $1 Million in Affordable Housing Grants
October 29, 2007 Posted by Pennsylvania RealEstateRama
Three Lehigh Valley projects funded; first units in Overlook Park dedicated
ALLENTOWN, PA, October 29, 2007 - U.S. Rep. Charlie Dent (PA-15) presented $1 million in grants provided by two local banks to three area housing projects today. He joined Allentown Mayor Ed Pawlowski and regional housing, community development and banking leaders at an event honoring […]
Sovereign Bank Participates in Pennsylvania Program to Help Struggling Homeowners
October 17, 2007 Posted by Pennsylvania RealEstateRama
WYOMISSING, PA, October 12, 2007 — Sovereign Bank today announced its participation in the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency’s (PHFA) Refinance to an Affordable Loan (REAL) program. The goal of the program is to help homeowners who are struggling with an adjustable rate mortgage, an interest only loan, or other exotic mortgage product.
Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program Deadline Extended to End of the Year
September 26, 2007 Posted by Pennsylvania RealEstateRama
HARRISBURG – The deadline to apply for Pennsylvania’s recently-expanded Property Tax/Rent Rebate program has been extended from June 30 to Dec. 31.
Property tax rebate deadline extended in Pa.
July 30, 2007 Posted by Pennsylvania RealEstateRama
Like many other senior citizen homeowners, Phyllis Henry of Fayetteville, Pa., was applying for a property tax rebate for the first time this year.
Prior to 2006, the income eligibility limit for both renters and homeowners was $15,000. For 2006, however, the gross income limit for homeowners was raised to $35,000.
