Applications Available for 2011-12 NASD Property Tax Rebate

For the 11th year, the Nazareth Area School District is offering a Property Tax Rebate Program. The maximum rebate this year is $650.

The Property Tax Rebate is based on school district property taxes paid during the 2011-12 school year.

You may qualify for a Property Tax Rebate if:

• You have owned and occupied your home in the Nazareth Area School District during the 2011-12 school year (rebates are granted for your primary residence only).

AND

• You or your spouse (if living with you) were 65 years or older as of Dec. 31, 2011.

OR

• You were a widow or widower during all or part of 2011 and were 50 years or older as of Dec. 31, 2011.

OR

• You were permanently disabled during all or part of 2011, and you were unable to work because of a medical-determined physical or mental disability that is expected to continue indefinitely.

AND

• Your total annual income, including the income of a spouse residing with you, was $35,000 or less in 2011. (IMPORTANT: Only report 50 percent of your Railroad Retirement benefits and 50 percent of all benefits received under the Federal Social Security Act);

• Property taxes for 2011-12 were paid on your home.

• Only one member of your household may file a claim even if more than one person is qualified to receive a rebate.

• Delinquent taxes DO NOT QUALIFY.

A copy of your state refund check must accompany your application, along with a signed copy of your 2011 PA-1000.

Applications are available at:

• The Office of State Rep. Joe Emrick
  Nazareth Borough Hall
  134 S. Main St., Nazareth

• The Office of State Rep. Marcia Hahn
  354 West Moorestown Road, Nazareth (Bushkill Twp.)

• Local Real Estate Tax Collector Offices

• Nazareth Area School District Administration Building
  1 Education Plaza, Nazareth