Did You Know?
The West Pikeland Township Board of Supervisors has launched a multi-step campaign series aimed at providing township residents with a clearer understanding of their annual property tax bills. Recognizing the importance of transparency and community engagement, the initiative seeks to demystify the complex components Property Taxes: School, County and Township. The campaign series will also explain township expenses and where your tax dollars go.
Residents can expect to receive three postcards between now and September. Additionally, this page will be updated for each informational phase, so check back often!
The first phase of the Did You Know Campaign will explain the different types of property taxes township residents receive. It will also explain township expenses. You can view the 2024 West Pikeland Township budget here. Public comment will be available on this page and by email.
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The second phase of the Did You Know Campaign will provide a comparison between our township and neighboring townships regarding services provided and millage rates. Public comment will be available on this page and by email.
The third phase of the Did You Know Campaign will share the public comments the Township has collected and what we have heard from residents. It will also discuss how any proposed changes, if any, will affect residents.
What Property Tax Bills Do I Receive as a Township Resident
Episode #1
In Summary
Residents receive 3 property tax bills each year based on the assessed value of your property
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You will receive two bills from the Chester County Treasurer in February
1 from the County @ 4.551 mills
1 from the Township @ 0.8 mills
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You will receive one bill from Berkheimer for School Taxes in early summer
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1 from Berkheimer @ 29.558 mills
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How Does West Pikeland Township Compare to Neighboring Townships?
Episode #2
Where Do My Township Taxes Go?
PUBLIC WORKS
Salaries, Equipment Purchases, Facilities Maintenance, Emergency Response, Labor for Infrastructure Maintenance & Open Space Maintenance
ADMINISTRATION
Salaries, Local Government Functions, Information Technology, Tax Collection, Legal
RESIDENT SERVICES
Engineering, Zoning Official, Building Code Officer, Zoning Hearing Board, Planning, Parks and Recreation
POLICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY
Salaries, Law Enforcement, Emergency Management & Ambulance and Fire Contributions
INFRASTRUCTURE
Improvements and Repairs to Roads and Bridges, Road Maintenance Materials, Snow removal
DEBT SERVICE
Bond Payment to Purchase Walnut Lane Park and Road Repairs
View the Postcard Mailings
What does it mean when we say taxes were raised by Resolution? This means the Board of Supervisors voted to raise taxes to 0.5 mills per the PA Second Class Township Code. You can find the code here, scroll down to Section 3205. The Board of Supervisors has not voted to raise taxes since 2010
What does it mean when we say taxes were raised by Ballot Measure? A ballot measure is a proposed law, issue, constitutional amendment or question that appears on a statewide or local ballot for voters of the jurisdiction to vote on. A citizen initiative collected the required signatures to place the Library Tax of 0.3 mills on the ballot for our precinct, 525, during the 2014 Primary Election. Voters passed the Ballot Measure by a margin of 60%
West Pikeland Township Did You Know Campaign Episode 1 Postcard
West Pikeland Township Did You Know Campaign Episode 1 Postcard
West Pikeland Township Did You Know Campaign Episode 2 Postcard
West Pikeland Township Did You Know Campaign Episode 1 Postcard
