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Frequently Asked Questions


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 for large  and hard to dispose of items. 

        Click here for more information on how the program works.

         

Home Ownership  - Buying, Selling, Refinancing           Click here for a printable version of these instructions.
    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. Administrative Fees for processing your property sale and/or refinancing are $25, payable to Kilbuck Township, 640 California Avenue
            Avalon, PA  15202. 

        2.  Tax Certification Requests:

             
               If you have any other questions, please contact the Administration Office at 412-761-5820.

               Current Year School Tax     

                                              Berkheimer Tax Administrator                        Telephone:  412-881-3075
                                              41 Macek Drive
                                              Wallace Building, Room 109                         Website:  www.hab-inc.com
                                              Pittsburgh, PA  15227

                                              $20.00 payable to Berkheimer Tax Administrator

               2010 thru Current Year Township Real Estate Tax
                                              Jordan Tax Service                                      Telephone:  724-731-2300

                                              102 Rahway Road
                                              McMurray, PA  15317-3349                          Website:  www.jordantax.com
                                              $30.00 payable to Jordan Tax Service

               All Delinquent School Taxes
                                              Andrews & Price                                          Telephone:  412-243-9700
                                              1500 Ardmore Blvd. #506
                                              Wilkinsburg, PA  15221
                                              Contact Andrews & Price for a fee schedule.
            
        3. 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. 

        4. 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, 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 $35 payable to Jordan Tax Service, 102 Rahway Road,
                                                         McMurray, PA 15317-3349. This information will be included in your Lien Letter. Call 724-731-2300 
                                                         for more information. 

        4. Waste Management is the garbage collector for Kilbuck Township.  A lien letter can be obtained for a fee of $15 payable to Waste
           Waste Management, Attention: Christine, 625 Cherrington Parkway, Coraopolis, PA  15108.     
    
    2. What is needed when refinancing a home?
        All that is needed for refinancing a home are lien letters for taxes, sewage and garbage.  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 received?
        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 5.226 and is due in May 2016 to Jordan Tax Service.  Click here for contact information.
        The county millage is 4.73 and is due in April 2016 to Allegheny County.  Click here for contact information. 
        The school millage is 18.67 and is due in August 2016 to Berkheimer Tax Administrator. Click here for contact information. 
    2. What is the wage tax or earned income tax (EIT)?  
        The wage tax is 1%, contact your employer for payment procedures (see #3 below "What is Act 32").
         Wage tax is due to Jordan Tax Service thru December of 2011. Click here for contact information.    
         Wage Tax from 2012 to current year is now collected by Keystone Collections Group.  They can be reached at 724-978-0300 or
          click here for their website. 
    3.  What is Act 32?  
        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

343 Eicher Road
Kilbuck Township, 15237
 Phone: 412-761-3945 

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