Bear Creek Township is now offering a property tax reduction for homeowners that have successfully been granted Homestead Tax relief through Luzerne County.
Q. My property is already qualified as Homestead eligible. Do I need to reapply?
A. No. If you have already qualified you do not need to take any action.
Q. How do I apply?
A. According to Act 1 of 2006, each school district mails an application to all property owners that would qualify but are not enrolled in Homestead by December 31st of each year. If you do not receive one by mid-January, contact the school district or the county assessment office.
Q. How much tax relief will I receive?
A. For Bear Creek Township’s property taxes you will receive a $20,000 reduction in your assessed value. With the Township’s tax millage at 0.4412, each homestead property will receive a reduction of $8.82
Q. Why should I bother if it is only $8.82?
A. Qualifying as a Homestead property also entitles the homeowner to tax reduction for school district taxes.
Q. I just got my tax bill. Should I pay the full amount or reduce what I owe for the Homestead credit
A. You should pay the full amount. After the township is notified that the tax bill has been paid, you will receive a rebate directly from the township.