Garbage/Recycling
    1. Who is responsible for garbage and recycling in the township?
        Waste Management.  Garbage pickup is on Tuesday for the township with recycling every other week, beginning the week of January 8, 2012.
        Should you need to contact Waste Management, call 1-800-866-4460 or see their website.
    2. Where can I purchase a recycling bin?
        Recycling bins can be purchased for $10.00 at the Administration Office in the Avalon Borough Building, 640 California Avenue in Avalon, 
        Monday thru Friday, 8 am to 4 pm.
    3.  How do I dispose of large items, appliances, and building supplies?
        Waste Management now offers a new Home Pickup Program for Household Hazardous Waste beginning January 2012.
        Click here for more information on how the program works.

         
Home Ownership  - Buying, Selling, Refinancing
    1. What are the steps for selling/buying a house in Kilbuck?
        It is the the seller's responsibility unless otherwise agreed upon with the buyer to:

        1. Obtain a tax lien letter from Kilbuck Township.  Lien letters are $25 and can be obtained from the Main Office at 640 California Avenue in Avalon. 
            The Main Office can access tax reciepts from 2007-2009, for 2010 tax information contact Central Tax Services, click here for contact information. 

        2. Schedule an occupancy and DYE test inspection.  Occupancy and DYE test permits must be submitted.  Fees are $50 per unit for the residential
            occupancy permit and $100 for the commercial permit.  A DYE test is not necessary for septic systems, condominiums or co-ops. DYE test
            permits are $150 and can be obtained from the Main Office in Avalon.  Make checks payable to Kilbuck Township. 

        3. If you are connected to a sewer system you must obtain a sewage lien letter from the appropriate company.  There are different sewage companies
           for Kilbuck, make sure you contact the company you pay your sewage bill to.  If you are unsure or you are representing a party, call the Main
           Main Office at 412-761-3945.  The  following process for sewage will expedite your lien letter:
                                                       - for Ohio Township Sanitary Authority, send request and check to Ohio Township, c/o Judy Swallow, 1719
                                                         Roosevelt Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15237. The fee is $20 if request is returned to you via USPS, or $30 if sent via fax.
                                                         Make checks payable to Ohio Township Sanitary Authority or OTSA. Call 412-364-4549 for more information. 
                                                       - for Emsworth Borough Sanitary customers, contact Kathy Jones at Emsworth Borough, 171 Center Ave,
                                                         412-734-4714.  Fee for Emsworth customers is $30 payable to Emsworth Borough. 
                                                       - for ALCOSAN customers, send request and check for $15 payable to Central Tax Service to 20 Emerson Lane
                                                         Suite 905, Bridgeville, PA 15017 - Attention: Jim Pajak. Call 1-800-423-6829 for more information. 

        4. A lien letter form for Waste Management can be obtained online or by contacting the Main Office at 412-761-3945. The fee is $15 payable to Waste
           Waste Management, 200 Rangos Lane, Washington, PA 15301. Click here to print the form.     
    
    2. What is needed when refinancing a home?
        All that is needed for refinancing a home are lien letters for taxes and sewage.  See above for further instructions.
                
       
Legal
    1. Who is the District Judge?
        Tara Smith
        412-761-8770
        11 Meade Avenue
        Pittsburgh, PA 15202
Permits
    1. What activities require a permit?
        New home or building construction
        Additions and alternations to structures
        Building Demolition
        Earthmoving/Grading
        Swimming Pools
        Sheds
        Vehicles over 10 tons
        Signs 
        Solicitation 
    2. Who do I contact for permit questions or a citations I have recieved?
        For questions regarding permits or citations contact the Main Office at 412-761-3945.
Taxes
    1. What is the real estate millage?
        The township millage is 6.5 and is due in May to Central Tax Services.  Click here for contact information.
        The county millage is 5.69 and is due in March to Allegheny County.  Click here for contact information. 
        The school millage is 20.0 and is due in August to Central Tax Services. Click here for contact information. 
    3. What is the wage tax or earned income tax (EIT)?  
        The wage tax is 1%, contact your employer for payment procedures (see #4 below "What is Act 32").
         Wage tax is due to Central Tax Services thru December of 2011. Click here for contact information.     
    4.  What is Act 32?  **** New for January 1, 2012 ****
        Act 32 requires that employers must withhold local earned income taxes (EIT) on behalf of their employees and file returns with the
        Tax Officer selected by the Tax Collection District (TCD) in which the employer is located.
        For more information about Act 32 for employers and employees, click here to visit Jordan Tax Service's website for
        FAQ's, forms, regulations and the complete text of the Act for employers and employees.  Visit the DCED website at
        www.newpa.com for additional information on the Act, including the Tax Register, the list of PSD (Political Subdivision)
        codes and contact information for Tax Collection Committees (TCC) and Tax Officers for each TCD.  
        
            Kilbuck Township information needed on the EIT Residency Certification Form:
                PSD Code:  710204
                Municipal Non-resident Rate:  0%
                Resident Rate (total):  1%
                    1.  Municipal Resident Rate:  .5%
                    2.  School District Resident Rate:  .5%
        
Voting
    1. Where do I vote?
        Kilbuck Municipal Building
        343 Eicher Road
        Kilbuck Township, PA 15202