Information on Act 1, the Taxpayer Relief Act

2007-2008 Referendum Question

Chester County

Delaware County

2007-2008 Act 1 Exception Statement

The Unionville-Chadds Ford School District intends to seek approval from the Pennsylvania Department of Education, as required by Act 1, for referendum exceptions allowing an increase of the real estate tax, as reflected in the School District’s approved preliminary budget, above the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s published index. The referendum exception application is available for public inspection at the District Administration Office, 740 Unionville Road, Kennett Square, PA or at www.ucfsd.org.

Referendum Exception Application

Homestead/Farmstead Exemption Information

If voters approve a change in the district’s tax structure at the May Primary Election, qualified homeowners will receive a discount on their property tax.

To qualify, a homeowner must have completed and filed a homestead/farmstead exclusion application with the Chester or Delaware County Assessors Office. The county processes the application and notifies the homeowner if it is approved. Homeowners need not refile if their current residence was approved in connection with state Act 72. However, persons who have just moved into the district, who have changed residences within the district, or who did not file previously must file the application to receive the discount. The application must be filed with the Chester or Delaware County Department of Assessment by March 1, 2007.

To download a Homestead Exclusion Application and instructions, click on the county in which you reside below:

Additional Information:

Tax Study Commission Report

Meetings/Hearings

Hearing - Monday, February 26, 2007, 6:30pm, Unionville High School LGI

To discuss the Act 1 Tax Shifting Referendum Resolution

• Resolution
• Presentation