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Frequently Asked Questions

Administration

What are the Borough's hours of operation?
How do I register to vote?
How do I get the Council meeting minutes?

Affordable Housing

Why should I buy instead of rent?
What type of homebuyer assistance is available?

Authorities, Boards & Commission (ABCs)

How long would I serve on a board?
Where can I find agendas and minutes for ABC meetings?
What are the different ABCs?

Budget

What is the process for developing and adopting the budget?
Can budget amounts be changed after it has been adopted?
What is the process for re-opening and amending the budget?

Housing Rehabilitation & Assistance

Does State College offer rental housing assistance to elderly and disabled persons?
Can I get funding to repair my home?
How can I get low-income housing assistance?

Payments & Appeals

Can I pay my real estate tax online?
How much is my refuse bill?
How do I appeal an ordinance violation?

Planning & Zoning

How does the Borough enforce zoning regulations?

Police

I received a ticket and I do not think it is fair. What can I do?
Can I have an officer check on a license plate?
If I have a complaint against an officer, what should I do?

Police Testing

Can I still be hired with a misdemeanor arrest on my record?
Will a past driving suspension prevent me from being hired?
If I am already a police officer outside the state of Pennsylvania, do I still need to attend the Pennsylvania Police Academy?

Public Works

How do I get water service?
Who do I call before I dig?
Do I need a permit?

Rental Property

How many points can be assessed before a rental permit is suspended?
As a rental property owner, what rules and regulations must I follow?
How can I avoid getting points?

Stormwater

Why does stormwater matter to me?
What is an illicit discharge?
What is stormwater?

Trees

How do I request a tree to be planted?
Who pays for new trees?
What does a ribbon on my street tree indicate?

Centre Area Transportation Authority (CATA)
Centre Region Council of Governments
Centre Region Emergency Management
Centre Tax Agency / Tax Services
1. Tax eFiling (Individual)
2. Tax eReporting (Business)
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Facilities
1. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza
2. State College Municipal Building
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Fire Protection
Frequently Asked Questions
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Ordinance Enforcement
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Parks & Recreation
Payment Center
Planning & Zoning
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