What's New
Marcellus Shale Gas Drilling Updates2009 Activity Report/2010 Outlook and Drilled Sites in Centre County, January 14, 2010 are now available.
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)IRS certified TCE/VITA preparers assist seniors and low income clients with Federal and State return. Tax assistance is offered from February through April in several locations through out Centre County; please call the RSVP office at 355-6816 for specific locations or if you are interested in becoming a VITA Volunteer.
2010 Budget Summary [PDF]The 2010 Budget Summary Book contains 36 pages of information on the yearly County Budget.
Centre County Government On-Line AuctionBidding will open, Friday December 18th, 2009. First Lot scheduled to close Thursday January 7th, 2010 at 10:00 am, Payment Deadline, January 14, 2010, Removal Deadline, January 21, 2010
Court of Common Pleas Annual Report [PDF]The 2007-2008 Annual Report [PDF] of the Court of Common Pleas is now available online.
Ethel Beaver Children's Fund Online Donations
The Ethel Beaver Children's Fund provides funds for Centre County children in the care of Centre County Children and Youth Services. Donations may now be made using our new online form.
Resources As We Grow Older in Centre CountyThis resource guide describes a wide range of health, social, and support services available in Centre County.
Get Help Now PA Help Desk [PDF]The Get Help Now PA! Help Desk is staffed by volunteer lawyers and financial professionals and provides free assistance and referrals related to credit, finance and other economic issues to Pennsylvanians experiencing financial difficulties because of the economic downturn.
Free Map Downloads
This page was created by the GIS and Planning Departments and was designed as a repository for free public maps. The following types of maps are now available: Hillshade, Comprehensive Plan, Visitors, Greenway, and Streets.
Check the Status of Your Property Tax/Rent Rebate OnlineA new Web tool allows Pennsylvanians to check the status of their property tax/rent rebates. Six weeks after submitting a Property Tax/Rent Rebate application, the applicant may visit www.papropertytaxrelief.com and check the status of the rebate by entering his/her Social Security number, anticipated rebate amount and birth date.
Foster CareThe Office of Children and Youth Services presents a new page offering resources, training, upcoming events, forms, and more for foster parents and for those interested in becoming foster parents.
First Time Home Buyers Program [PDF]Maybe you've thought about owning your home for some time but assumed you could not afford it. Perhaps changes in your life have forced you to find a new place to live. In either case, you may be able to find help through this new program which is being offered by the Centre County Commissioners.
Grief Support GroupCentre Crest will be holding a monthly Grief Support Group. It is free of charge and open to the public. Various topics will be covered and there will be occasional guest speakers. If you have suffered a loss and are experiencing difficulty, we encourage you to attend.
Features
Central Pennsylvania Community Action Programs
- The Pennsylvania Accessible Housing Program [PDF]
- The Pennsylvania Accessible Housing Program Brochure [PDF]
The PA Accessible Housing Program is a housing modification program intended to assist disabled consumers in Centre and Clearfield Counties, afford decent housing and avoid institutionalization caused by lack of accessibility. By means of increasing the ability of low-income adults and families with disabled occupants to function effectively in their homes and communities.
First-Time Home Buyer Program [PDF]Maybe you've thought about owning your home for some time but assumed you could not afford it. Perhaps changes in your life have forced you to find a new place to live. In either case, you may be able to find help through this new First-Time Home Buyer Program [PDF] which is being offered by the Centre County Commissioners.
Prescription Discount CardThe Centre County Commissioners in a joint effort with the National Association of Counties (NACo) are proud to present the Centre County Prescription Discount Card. This card is available to all Centre County residents. It provides savings on prescription drugs that are not covered by insurance. There is no enrollment form, no membership fee, and no cost to the County.
PACE/PACENET and Medicare Part D Questions and AnswersPACE (Pharmaceutical Assistance Contract for the Elderly)/PACENET will combine benefits with Medicare Part D. You receive the same coverage that you currently receive with PACE/PACENET plus, in most cases, additional benefits with Medicare Part D.
MH/MR Early InterventionEarly intervention in Centre County is services and supports designed to help families with children with developmental delays. With your help, early intervention services and supports can enhance your child's development.
Domestic Relations Bench WarrantsFor non-payment of support [Updated January 29, 2010].
Archive
County OrdinancesOrdinances passed by the Centre County Commissioners.
Election ResultsElection years 1993-Present are available in various formats, including delimited text.
Courthouse Restoration and HistoryA look at the Centre County Courthouse with emphasis on the 2003 Restoration Project.
Historical Records Imaging ProjectNaturalization, Revolutionary War, and Slave Records.
Historical SketchesA brief history of Centre County.
Links
CentreConnectCentre County Government is a member of CentreConnect, the countywide website of nonprofit and educational infomation. Visit the CentreConnect site for links to a wide range of community organizations and activities.
Economic Development Organizations
- Bellefonte Intervalley Chamber of Commerce
- CBICC (The Chamber of Business and Industry of Centre County)
- Central Pennsylvania Convention and Visitors Bureau
- Centre County Affordable Housing Coalition
- Downtown State College
- Moshannon Valley Economic Development Partnership
- Philipsburg Revitalization Corporation
- SEDA-COG (Susquehanna Economic Development Association Council of Governments)
Municipalities
Public Safety
Centre County Child Access Center provides a location for safe supervised child custody exchanges- Centre County Public Safety Training Center
Pennsylvania Local Government Websites
Pennsylvania State Government Website
Contact Us
- Obtain contact information for each County department by clicking on the Offices button at the top of this page.
- A list of County office services is available by clicking the Services button at the top of this page.
- For technical information, comments or questions about this website contact webmaster@co.centre.pa.us.


