The following information is for general informational purposes only and is subject to any and all applicable Local, State and Federal laws, rules and regulations. Earned Income On or before April 15 of each year, individuals subject to this tax are required to file an annual return (including a copy of their W-2 or 1099 […]

Under the authority of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the governing body of Bellefonte Borough imposes the following taxes: Real Estate Taxes Earned Income Tax Local Services Tax Real Estate Transfer Tax Contacts for Tax Information »Addresses and phone/fax numbers for the various offices appointed by Bellefonte Borough to collect and administer the various taxes imposed […]

The Bellefonte Borough Tax Collector collects municipal (Bellefonte Borough), county (Centre County Government) and school district (Bellefonte Area School District) real estate taxes for properties located within the boundaries of Bellefonte Borough, Centre County. If you require certification of municipal, county and school district real estate tax payments for properties located within Bellefonte Borough, the […]

The following information is for general information purposes only and is subject to any and all applicable Local, State, and Federal laws, rules and regulations. Real Estate Taxes 2026 Current RatesAs of 01/01/2026 Bellefonte Borough: (24.33%) 15.155 mills for use by Bellefonte Borough 1.15 mills for Streetlights 0.920 mills for Fire Department 0.360 mills for […]

Earned Income Tax: (Taxpayers or Employers)(File W-2’s Here)Centre Tax Agency243 South Allen StreetState College, PA. 16801814-234-7120 Local Services TaxCentre Tax Agency243 South Allen StreetState College, PA. 16801814-234-7120 Current Real Estate Taxes (Borough/County/School District) Debra Burger, Real Estate Tax Collector657 Humes RoadBellefonte, PA 16823Telephone: 814-353-0126 Real Estate Transfer TaxRecorder of DeedsWillowbank Building420 Holmes StreetBellefonte, PA 16823Telephone: […]

The Bellefonte Borough Police Department is offering a service for residents that may live alone, have special living circumstances, and/or have special medical needs.   There are situations when the police department needs to contact a resident’s family member or a close friend. For example, you are away on vacation or extended leave from your home. […]

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Here is a Quick Step by Step Guide to assist you through the process  This is a brief step by step guide regarding the most basic requirements of operating a business in the Bellefonte Borough and offers tips and resources to help entrepreneurs who are thinking about starting a new business. All the below steps […]

FAQ What is a Mill? A mill equals $1.00 per $1,000 of the US dollar, or expressed as a decimal = 0.001 dollars of the assessed value.  What is a mill worth in Bellefonte Borough? You can figure out a rough calculation by taking the Borough’s Assessed Value average ($45,000) and multiply it by a […]

PROCEDURAL GUIDELINES FOR LERTA DISTRICT APPLICATION The following application procedure has been adopted: Submit application to Bellefonte Borough, 301 North Spring Street, Ste 200 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 […]