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 […]

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT BELLEFONTE BOROUGH Bellefonte Borough is seeking applicants for the following positions:   Accounting Assistant to the Finance Director Bellefonte Borough is seeking an Accounting Assistant to the Finance Director to provide administrative support for the Finance Director. This part-time role, offering 20 hours per week with the possibility of transitioning to full-time, is responsible for […]

Sidewalk ContractorsListed here contractors who have done sidewalk work within the Borough in previous years. This is a list for residents’ convenience and not an endorsement of any of the contractors and is provided in alphabetical order. Property owners may use any contractor they choose and contractors do not need to be listed here. The […]

Are you interested in opening a business or buying a commercial building in Downtown Bellefonte? Check out our Guide: How to Open a Business in Bellefonte (currently being updated) Apply for a Business Zoning Permit Contact Centre Region Code for any change of use modifications Obtain a Fire Safety License from Centre Region Code It is the business […]

“Musser Lane” Composting Facility264Musser LaneBellefonte 16823 There is no charge for residents of Bellefonte Borough, Spring Township, and Benner Township. Due to the COVID pandemic, residents are no longer able to receive a key for the compost facility. Residents must visit the compost facility during open hours. Compost Facility Hours:Monday: 6 a.m. to 2 p.m.Tuesday: […]

  Monthly Police Reports If you have any questions regarding the police reports, please contact the borough police department at (814) 353-2320. 

Previous Borough Council meetings can be viewed CNET, Comcast’s Government Education Channel 7, or on C-Net’s website here.  The deadline for Council Agenda items to be noon the Thursday prior to the Monday meeting. Anything received after noon on Thursday will be included in the following meeting. [Council approved February 22, 2022] Bellefonte Borough Voting […]