The Bellefonte Borough Authority Annual Water Quality Report is available to be viewed at https://bellefonte.net/departments/water-sewer/ .
Latest News from the Borough
West Nile Virus Mitigation
If any Bellefonte Borough resident has sensitivities or allergies to any chemicals that might be used in the mitigation process, they are encouraged to reach out to the County Planning Office of Centre County Government. Wayne Laubscher is the West Nile Coordinator, and he can help answer any questions or concerns. His email address is wnlaubscher@centrecountypa.gov and his phone number is 814-404-4012 or the County Office number is 814-355-6791.
Pennsylvania Historic Preservation Tax Credit Update
The FY 2022-2023 PA HPTC applications open on Saturday October 1, 2022 and close on Monday October 31, 2022.
As a first-come, first-served program, it is highly recommend that applications are submitted on October 1, 2022. Please note these dates are published in the reauthorization legislation and are scheduled to be used in future fiscal years.
Program guidelines are available at https://dced.pa.gov/…/historic-preservation-tax-credit…/
If you have any questions, please reach out to HARB Administrator, Gina Thompson, at gthompson@bellefontepa.gov.
If you have any questions, please reach out to HARB Administrator, Gina Thompson, at gthompson@bellefontepa.gov.
See this year’s recipients here: https://pahistoricpreservation.com/pennsylvanias-historic-preservation-tax-credit-work-sfy2021-2022-update/
LERTA Program
PROCEDURAL GUIDELINES FOR LERTA DISTRICT APPLICATION
The following application procedure has been adopted:
- Submit application to Bellefonte Borough, 236 West Lamb Street, Bellefonte, PA 16823, c/o Borough Manager.
- Obtain Certification from the Borough that the property and the improvement under consideration is eligible for LERTA tax abatement.
- Send a copy of the application to:
- Centre County Tax Assessment office, 420 Holmes Street, Bellefonte, PA, 16823.
- Bellefonte Area School District LERTA District Program, c/o Ken Bean, North Allegheny Street, Bellefonte, PA 16823
House Number Visibility
In recent weeks, Bellefonte Borough emergency services have experienced difficulty locating street addresses due to no or improperly positioned house numbers.
A Borough ordinance requires all buildings to have address numbers placed in a position that is plainly legible and visible from the street or road fronting the property. It is best to have the numbers positioned near the front door. Numbers should contrast with the background for easy visibility day and night. They should be Arabic numerals, a minimum of 4 inches high with a minimum stroke width of 0.5 inch.
If you have any questions call Harry Brooks @ 814-355-1501, ext 225.
Talleyrand Park Legacy Brick
Charming. Beautiful. Unique. All words used to describe Talleyrand Park. Talleyrand is one of the region’s most visited parks and covers 3.5 acres. Founded in 1974, the all volunteer Talleyrand Park Committee continues to improve and maintain the park, collaborating with the Borough of Bellefonte and the Bellefonte Garden Club, while focusing on Bellefonte’s Victorian heritage and cultural richness.Purchasing an engraved brick will help support the Talleyrand Park Committee’s ongoing improvements. Your brick—personalized with the name and message selected for yourself or loved one—will be part of Talleyrand’s ongoing history.
–Create a permanent place in the community for yourself, your children or grandchildren.
–Promote your business and show community support.
–Memorialize a lost loved one.
–Honor a soldier or service person.
Funds raised during this event will be used to support future improvements to Talleyrand Park. Bricks to be installed near waterfall viewing area, behind the gazebo. To order online go to TalleyrandPark.org.