Township of Worcester
1721 Valley Forge Road w P.O. Box 767 w Worcester, PA 19490 w Montgomery County

Ph: 610.584.1410 w Fax: 610.584.8901 w E-mail: manager@worcestertwp.com

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Worcester Township Information

Established: Origin of Name: Boundaries: Area (Sq. Miles): Approx. Population:	1733 The name Worcester originated from English settlers. Towamencin to the north, Upper Gwynedd to the north-east, Lower Providence to the south, East Norriton to the south-east, Skippack to the west, Whitpain to the east. 16.00 7,789
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Tax Information

Real Estate taxes for the township and County are levied for the calendar year January 1 to December 31.

The Methacton School District taxes are levied for the fiscal period July 1 to June 30. These tax bills are received on or about July 1 each year.

Township County School (2006) Per Capita    Township    School Transfer    Township    County Occupational Privilege (School) Earned Income Tax    Township    School

.05 Mills 2.89 Mills 21.27 Mills $1.00 $15.00 1/2% 1/2% $10.00 1/2% 1/2%

Voting Districts
Please contact the Administration Office if you need further clarification on your voting district.

Polling Locations East #1 Bethel Hill Church 2000 Bethel Road East #2 Variety Club Camp 2950 Potshop Road

East #3 Central Schwenkfelder Church 2101 Valley Forge Road West Worcester Township Community Hall 1031 Valley Forge Road

Sewer Rental All sewer rental bills are rendered quarterly, the first day of January, April, July and October, directly to the property owner. Invoices are payable net 30 days. A 10% penalty is added after 30 days. Failure to receive the bill does not release you from responsibility for timely payment. The current quarterly residential rate is $78.75.

On-Site Sewage Systems All permits for construction or repair to on-site sewage systems are handled by the Montgomery County Health Department. All calls should be directed to the Sewage Enforcement Officer at (610) 278-5145.

Permits

Building	New Construction, Additions, Alterations, Repairs, Swimming Pools or Recreational Facility, Tennis Courts, Demolition, Roofs and Fences. For Decks and Patios, and Sheds under 400 square feet, contact the Township office for further information.
Driveway	New Construction entering onto township street
Use & Occupancy	Residential New Construction, Commercial New Construction, Commercial Resale, Commercial New Tenant
Signs	Temporary and Permanent
Yard Sales	One yard sale allowed per year
Solicitation	Per person; valid for 30 days

Automatic Alarms

All homes and buildings that are equipped with alarm systems must register with the Township. The imposition of fines for not registering and responses to false alarms are as follows:

False Burglary Alarms

Nonregistry First & Second Third Fourth and over

$50.00 No Fine $50.00 $100.00 each

False Fire Alarms

Nonregistry First & Second Third Fourth Fifth and over

$50.00 No Fine $100.00 $200.00 $300.00