--- On Wed, 1/26/11, Rep. Joseph Preston <RepPreston@pahouse.net> wrote: From: Rep. Joseph Preston <RepPreston@pahouse.net> Subject: Homeowners have until March 1 to sign up for property tax reduction To: "Jessica Miller" <kekikamiller@yahoo.com> Date: Wednesday, January 26, 2011, 12:07 PM Click here to view the web version.     Homeowners have until March 1 to sign up for property tax reduction A state report released last year found that hundreds of thousands of eligible homeowners were missing out on a property tax reduction funded by gaming because they weren't aware they were eligible. The deadline to file for a "homestead exemption" for a primary residence is March 1. If you already receive the homestead exemption on your property tax bill, you do not need to re-apply. This property tax reduction is available to homeowners of all ages and incomes. It is separate from other state, city and county property tax reduction programs. The average property tax reduction through this exemption is about $200. Allegheny County residents who are unsure if their home is registered can call the Allegheny County Assessments Office at 412-350-4600 or check online. The "General Information" tab for your property should show "YES" in the homestead line on the left side of the website if your application is on file. As always, please contact me on any state-related issue or concern.       Rep. Joseph Preston, Jr. D-24th District Allegheny County website         PA House of Representatives Democratic Caucus PO Box 202250 Harrisburg, PA 17120-2250