York County School Districts

Taxpayer Relief Act

November 20, 2006

Dear property owner:

The Taxpayer Relief Act was signed into law in June. It will provide property tax relief to resident homeowners. Initial property tax reductions will not take effect until July 1, 2007, pending approval of a May 2007 ballot question, which will ask voters if they approve shifting some portion of a school district’s real estate tax to an income tax. In addition, when gaming money from slots becomes available to school districts, homestead and farmstead properties may receive an increase in a property tax exclusion.

The tax reduction will come to you in the form of a reduced assessment noted on your school district property tax bill. However, the reduction will not be automatic. You must qualify for the reduction by filing a homestead exclusion application with the county assessment office, and your application must be approved.

Enclosed is the application and instructions for its completion. The deadline to submit applications for property tax relief is March 1, 2007.

Send your complete application to: York County Assessment Office

Room 105

28 E Market Street

York PA 17401

You will receive notification regarding your approval/denial from the county assessor within 30 days after the receipt of your application. If for any reason your application is denied, you will be given an opportunity to appeal the county’s determination.

This notice is a joint effort of all York County school districts in cooperation with the County of York. By joining together, we have minimized the mailing and processing costs for this notice. Should you have any questions, please contact your school district’s business office.