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  2. Government

    1. Borough Code of Ordinances
    2. Borough Council
      1. Agenda
      2. Agenda Center
      3. Council Directory
      4. How to Engage
      5. Media Center
      6. Meeting Calendar
      7. Minutes Archive
    3. Mayor
      1. Mayor's Welcome
      2. Proclamations
    4. Authorities, Boards & Commissions
      1. Authorities Board
        1. Minutes
        2. Agenda Center
      2. Board of Health
        1. Minutes
        2. Agenda Center
      3. Civil Service Commission
        1. Agenda Center
      4. CDBG Citizens' Advisory Committee
        1. Minutes
        2. Agenda Center
      5. Design Review Board
        1. Agenda Center
        2. Design Guide
        3. Minutes
      6. Human Relations Commission
        1. Minutes
        2. Agenda Center
      7. Planning Commission
        1. Agenda Center
        2. Minutes
        3. Watch Online
      8. Real Estate Advisory Committee
        1. Agenda Center
      9. Redevelopment Authority
        1. Minutes
        2. Agendas & Minutes
        3. Neighborhood Sustainability Program
        4. Community Education Forums
          1. Digital Packet
      10. Rental Housing Revocation Appeal Board
        1. Minutes
        2. Agenda Center
      11. Transportation Commission
        1. Minutes
        2. Agenda Center
        3. Watch Online
      12. Tree Commission
        1. Minutes
        2. Agenda Center
      13. Zoning Hearing Board
        1. Minutes
        2. Agenda Center
      14. Borough Water Authority
      15. LGBTQ Advisory Committee
      16. Historical Architectural Review Board (HARB)
    5. Central PA Government Links
    6. Departments
      1. Administration
      2. Community Development & Housing Programs
      3. Parking
      4. Planning & Zoning
      5. Neighborhood & Community Services
      6. Police
      7. Public Works
    7. Policies & Administration
      1. Strategic Plan
      2. Legislative Priorities
      3. CIP Learning Center
      4. Budget Information Center
    8. Results Driven Government
      1. Professionally Managed Communities
      2. Citizen Surveys
      3. Testimony by Borough Manager to PA Senate
      4. 2017 Annual Report
    9. Structure & Powers
      1. Home Rule Charter
      2. Organizational Chart
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  3. Departments

    1. Administration
      1. Manager & Assistant Manager
      2. Centre Tax Agency/Tax Services
        1. Centre Tax Agency
          1. Earned Income Tax
            1. Employers
              1. Additional Act 32 Information
              2. Address Look-Up Resources
              3. Filing Options
              4. Employer Tax Forms
                1. Business/Employer Registration Form
                2. Certificate of Residency
                3. CCTCD Rate Table
                4. Notice of Intention to File Combined Returns
            2. Individuals
              1. EIT Individual Filing Options
                1. eFiling
                2. eFiling Informational Brochure
                3. Paper Earned Income Tax Forms & Instructions
                  1. 2016 EIT Forms & Instructions (Paper)
                    1. Part Year Resident Worksheet
                    2. Non-Resident Worksheet
                    3. 2016 Earned Income Tax Return & Instructions
                    4. Schedule G Reconciliation
                  2. 2015 EIT Forms & Instructions (Paper)
                    1. 2015 Earned Income Tax Return & Instructions
                    2. Part Year Resident Worksheet
                    3. Non-Resident Worksheet
                    4. Schedule G Reconciliation
                  3. 2014 EIT Forms & Instructions (Paper)
                    1. 2014 Earned Income Tax Return
                    2. 2014 EIT Instructions
                    3. 2014 Part Year Resident Worksheet
                    4. 2014 Schedule G Reconciliation
                  4. 2013 EIT Forms & Instructions (Paper)
                    1. 2013 Earned Income Tax Return
                    2. 2013 EIT Instructions
                    3. 2013 Part Year Resident Worksheet
                    4. 2013 Schedule G Reconciliation
                  5. Certificate of Residency
                  6. CTA Annual Reconciliation FAQs
                  7. EFW2 Format Specifications
                  8. EIT Electronic File Template - Act 32
                  9. EIT Fixed Length File Format
                  10. EIT Pipe Delimited Format
                  11. Employer's Quarterly Earned Income Tax Return
                  12. Notice of Intention - Generic
                  13. Notice of Intention to File Combined Returns
                  14. PSD and Tax Rate Listing CCTCD
                  15. TCD Two Digit Codes
                  16. W2-R Employer Annual Reconciliation Form
                  17. 2017 EIT Forms & Instructions (Paper)
                    1. 2017 Earned Income Tax Return & Instructions
                    2. Application to file an extension
                    3. Part Year Resident Worksheet
                    4. Non-Resident Worksheet
                    5. Schedule G Reconciliation
              2. Additional Resources
          2. Local Services Tax
            1. Employers
              1. Exceptions to Withholding Requirements
              2. Filing Options
              3. Employer Tax Forms/Resources
                1. Employer Business Registration Form
            2. Individuals
              1. Individual Tax Forms
                1. LST Refund Request Form
                2. LST Annual Exemption Request Form
                3. LST Employee Statement to Secondary Employers
                4. BASD Personal LST Return
                5. SCASD Personal LST Return
                6. BEASD Personal LST Return
        2. Temporary Retail Dealers
        3. Real Estate Taxes
        4. State and Federal Income Taxes
        5. Other Tax Information
      3. Communications
        1. Social Media
          1. Facebook - State College Borough
          2. @State_CollegePA
          3. @StateCollegePD
          4. YouTube
          5. LinkedIn
        2. Submit a Community Event
      4. Financial Services
        1. Act 13 Report
          1. 2012 Act 13 Report
        2. Annual Audit
        3. Budget
        4. Capital Improvement Plan
        5. Financial Trend Monitoring Report
        6. 5-Year Financial Projection
        7. IDA Audit
        8. Pension Compliance Reports
          1. Compliance Audits
          2. Annual Compliance Forms
        9. Quarterly Financial Reports
          1. 1st Quarter 2015 Financial Report
      5. Human Resources
        1. Job Postings
        2. Police Testing
          1. Application
          2. Police Officer Testing Guide
          3. Police Recruitment Video
        3. Anti-Discrimination in Employment Ordinance
        4. Internship Opportunities
        5. Job Descriptions
      6. Information Technology
        1. State Electronics Challenge
      7. Purchasing and Risk Management
        1. Borough Solicitations
      8. Open Records
      9. Officer-Involved Shooting Incident (03/20/2019)
    2. Community Development & Housing Programs
      1. Fair Housing Protection
      2. First-Time Home Buyer Program
      3. Home Ownership Programs
      4. Home Rehabilitation Assistance Program
      5. Housing Assistance Programs
      6. Non-Profit Partners
        1. State College Community Land Trust
        2. Temporary Housing Foundation
        3. Other Housing/Shelter Programs
      7. Rental Housing Opportunities
        1. Bellaire Court Application
      8. Publications
        1. Housing Services in Centre County
        2. Affordable Housing Toolkit
        3. Consolidated Plan
          1. Consolidated Action Plan
          2. CAPER
            1. 2014 CAPER
        4. Fair Housing Analysis Update
    3. Parking
      1. Downtown Parking
      2. Neighborhood Parking
      3. Parking FAQs
      4. Parking Portal
    4. Planning & Zoning
      1. About Planning & Zoning
      2. Planning & Zoning Resources
      3. Projects & Land Developments
        1. LERTA
      4. Student Home License
        1. Registered Student Homes
      5. Zoning
      6. Municipal Boundaries
    5. Neighborhood & Community Services
      1. Community Engagement Office
      2. Food Service Facility Plan Review
      3. Food Establishment Inspections
      4. Food Safety
        1. Food Safety Courses
        2. Registration For a Food Event Form
        3. Publications
          1. 2013 Food Code
          2. Cooking for Crowds Manual
          3. Cooking for Groups
          4. The Bad Bug Book
          5. Checklists, Recordkeeping and Charts
          6. Other Food Safety Publications
        4. Other Resources
          1. EatSafePA
          2. Centre County Cooperative Extension
          3. FoodSafety.gov
          4. Food Safety
          5. Service Animals
      5. Health & Safety Information
        1. Medical Services
          1. Prescription Discount Card
            1. Prescription Drug Card FAQ
          2. Other Resources
            1. Mount Nittany Wellness Library
            2. Mount Nittany Events
            3. Health Care and Human Services
        2. Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
        3. Disease Vectors & Pests
          1. Rabies
          2. West Nile Virus
            1. PA WNV Control Program
          3. Lyme Disease
          4. H1N1 (Swine Flu)
        4. Indoor Air Quality
        5. Lead in the Home
        6. Mold in the Home
      6. Rental Housing Regulations
        1. Information for Renters/Tenants
          1. Fair Housing Protection
        2. Information for Rental Property Owners
          1. Rental Reference for Landlords & Owners
          2. Rental Housing Permits
          3. Rental Housing Inspections
          4. Rental Housing Permit Suspension
            1. Rental Permit Suspension Process
          5. CRCA Rental Housing Program
        3. Nuisance Properties
          1. Assessment of Points
          2. View Points Assigned & Pending
        4. Property Maintenance Code
      7. Ordinance Violation Appeal Form
      8. Registration of a Food Event
      9. What is Regulated?
      10. Wildlife Assistance
    6. Police
      1. Department Information
        1. Mission Statement
        2. Philosophy and Values
        3. Police Organizational Chart (Download)
        4. Annual Report
        5. Specialized Units
          1. Alcohol Source Investigation Project (SIP)
          2. Bicycle Patrol
          3. Bomb Squad
          4. Motorcycle Patrol
          5. Neighborhood Enforcement Alcohol Team (NEAT)
          6. School Resource Officer (SRO)
          7. Tactical Response Team (TRT)
          8. Victim-Centered Intensive Case Mgmt (VCICM)
        6. Open Records/Public Records
      2. 2019 Police Media Releases
      3. Submit a Request or Anonymous Tip
      4. Booking Center
      5. Crime and Crash Reports
      6. Community Relations
        1. Community Programs
          1. Youth Specific Programs
            1. Camp Cadet
            2. Child Safety/Stranger Danger
            3. Cyberbullying & Internet Safety
          2. Camp Cadet
          3. Bicycling in State College
            1. Bicycle Registration
            2. Bike Repair Stations
            3. Bike Laws
            4. Bike Ordinances
            5. Bike Safety
              1. Child Safety
              2. Adult Safety
              3. Helmet Fitting
              4. Bike Fitting
          4. Share the Road
            1. Keep Kids Alive, Drive 25
          5. Youthful Offender Program
          6. Drug Abuse/Addiction
          7. Identity Theft
          8. Sexual Assault & Domestic Violence
            1. Sexual Assault
            2. Domestic Violence Awareness
          9. Ride Along
          10. CPTED
          11. Fraternity/Sorority QA
          12. Protecting Children
          13. Crime Stoppers
          14. Special Olympics
        2. Community Services
          1. Car Seat Checks
          2. Vacation Home Check
          3. Business Survey
          4. Police Station Tours
          5. Interview Requests
        3. Crime Prevention
          1. Home Security
          2. Car Break-ins
        4. Adults/Seniors Programs
          1. TRIAD
        5. Internship Program
      7. Domestic Violence/Stalking
        1. LEAVE THIS PAGE QUICKLY
        2. What Is the VCICM Unit?
        3. What Is Domestic Violence?
        4. What Is Stalking?
        5. Resources
      8. TRIAD
        1. TRIAD Police Academy
      9. Unsolved Cases
        1. 2016 Unsolved Cases
        2. 2015 Unsolved Cases
        3. 2014 Unsolved Cases
        4. 2013 Unsolved Cases
          1. Slashed Tires
          2. Walmart Retail Theft 11/1/2013
          3. Stolen Delivery Vehicle
          4. Kidnapping Scam
          5. Meridian Laundry Room Fire
          6. Walmart Retail Theft
          7. Trespass/Theft at The Legacy
          8. AGR Frat Suspicious Fire
          9. Lost Engagement Ring
          10. Beware of Scams
          11. Company Service Scam
          12. Jewelry Owner Sought
          13. Walmart Retail Theft 9/25
          14. Walmart Retail Theft 9/24
          15. Aggravated Assault in Hotel
          16. Phone Scam - Computer Repair
          17. Debit Card Fraud at Walmart
          18. Theft from Your Cigar Den
          19. Wal-Mart Theft
          20. Criminal Mischief Suspect
          21. Attempted Burglary at Snappy's
          22. Hit & Run at Frat Row
          23. Credit Card Fraud at Wal-Mart
          24. Wal-Mart Retail Theft
          25. Robbery on S Atherton St
          26. Burglaries on South Atherton
          27. Hit & Run Crash on High St
        5. 2012 Unsolved Cases
          1. Debit Card Fraud
          2. Burglary/Tampering with Fire Alarm
          3. Armed Robbery
          4. Credit Card Fraud
          5. Theft in Fraser Parking Garage
          6. Assault on Beaver Ave
          7. Assault on Locust Lane
          8. Criminal Mischief at Beaver Hill
          9. Assault on East Beaver
          10. Fraudulent Use of Stolen Cards
          11. Theft at Ollies
          12. Armed Robbery
          13. Indecent Assault by Stranger
        6. 2011 Unsolved Cases
          1. Wallet Theft from College Pizza
          2. Bank Robbery - FNB Boalsburg
          3. Credit Cards Theft at Wal-Mart
          4. Armed Robberies
          5. Retail Theft at A&F
          6. Strong Armed Robbery
          7. Theft from Party
          8. Fraudulent Credit Card Use
          9. Agg Assault on Highland Ave
          10. Attempted Aggravated Assault
          11. Stranger Sexual Assault
          12. Theft from College Pizza
          13. Aggravated Assault
        7. 2010 Unsolved Cases
          1. Stolen Tires and Wheels
          2. Use of Stolen LionCash Card
          3. Burglary Suspects
          4. Tools/Equipment Theft
          5. Stolen Credit Cards Use
          6. Wallet Theft at WalMart
          7. Counterfeit $100 Bills
          8. MacBook Theft from Beaver Hill
          9. Quick Change Scam at Subway
          10. UniMart Armed Robbery
          11. Credit Card Theft
          12. Gas Grill Theft
          13. Credit Card Fraud at Office Depot
          14. Theft from Church
          15. Unauthorized Use of Debit Card
          16. Aggressive Assault Investigation
          17. Stolen Credit Card Use
          18. Municipal Building Vandalism
        8. 2007 Unsolved Cases
          1. Sexual Assault
        9. 1987 Unsolved Cases
          1. Dana Bailey Murder
      10. Right-to-Know / Open Records
      11. Submit Requests
        1. Vacation Home Check Request
        2. Business Registration
        3. Commendation/Complaint
      12. Towing of Illegally Parked Vehicles
      13. MedReturn
    7. Public Works
      1. Administration & Engineering
        1. PA One Call 8-1-1
        2. Property Maps
        3. Forms
          1. Application for Street Excavation
          2. Tree Lawn Garden Plot Registry Form
          3. Refuse Cart At-Door Request
          4. Compost & Woodchip Delivery Form
          5. Bulk Refuse Collection Form
      2. Compost
      3. Permits Needed
      4. Refuse & Recycling
        1. About Our Program
        2. Billing
        3. Bulk Item Disposal
        4. Collection Day Map
        5. Holidays Affecting Collection
        6. Leaf Collection
        7. Organics Recycling
          1. Compostable Bags
          2. All About Organics
          3. Grass Clippings
          4. Leaf Collection
        8. Recycling @ CCRRA
        9. Refuse Collection
        10. Resources
          1. Organics Recycling Video
          2. Recycling and Refuse A to Z
          3. Organics Recycling Flyer
          4. Trash Can Rain Barrel Brochure
      5. Sanitary Sewers
        1. Sewer Backup
      6. Sidewalks
        1. Sidewalk Repair Notices
        2. Snow Removal
        3. Sidewalk Vegetation
      7. Stormwater Management
        1. MS4 Partners
        2. Report Illicit Discharges
        3. Stormwater Management Projects
          1. On-Street Rain Gardens
            1. Barnard Street Rain Gardens
            2. Allen Street Rain Gardens
          2. Westerly Parkway Wetland Education Center
          3. Inflow & Infiltration
          4. Stormwater Inlet Stencils
        4. Pool Water Discharge
      8. Streets
        1. Snow & Ice
        2. House Numbering
        3. Street Lights
        4. Signs
        5. Brush Overhanging Public Areas
      9. Trees & Parks
        1. Crow Management
        2. Disease & Insect Problems
        3. Garden Plot Registry
        4. Parks
          1. Centre Region Parks & Recreation
          2. Park Locations
        5. Photo Gallery
        6. Related Links
        7. Remembrance Tree Program
        8. Tree & Sidewalk Conflicts
        9. Tree Commission
        10. Tree Regulations
        11. Tree Plantings & Removals
        12. Tree Walk
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  4. Community Central

    1. Action Sports Park
    2. Budget Information Center
    3. Community Engagement Office
      1. LION Bash
        1. 2018 LION Bash Recap
      2. Resources
        1. Off-Campus Living
        2. Campus and Community in Unity
    4. Community Vision
      1. Downtown Master Plan
        1. Final Draft Plan
        2. Engage State College
        3. FAQ
      2. Neighborhood Plan
        1. Download Center
        2. Maps & Resources
        3. Contact Us
      3. State College Town Centre
      4. Citizen Surveys
        1. National Citizen Survey
        2. Soul of the Community Report
          1. 2010 Scorecard
        3. Centre Region Comprehensive Plan Survey
        4. Census 2010
    5. Engage State College
    6. Events
      1. Events Calendar
      2. Add Your Own Event
      3. Special Events
    7. Historic Preservation
      1. Design & Historic Review Board
      2. Historic House Plaque Program
      3. Historic Districts, Walking Tours and Markers
        1. Historic Districts
        2. College Heights Walking Tour
        3. Highlands Walking Tour
        4. Holmes-Foster/Highlands Walking Tour
        5. Downtown Historic Markers
      4. Publications
        1. State of Preservation Report
        2. Design Guide for Historic Properties
      5. Additional Resources
        1. Old House Journal
        2. Antique Home
        3. Centre County Historical Society
        4. Daily Bungalow
        5. National Register of Historic Places
        6. National Trust for Historic Places
        7. PA Historical & Museum Commission (PHMC)
        8. Preservation PA
        9. Sears Archives
        10. Society of Architectural Historians
        11. Society for Commercial Archeology
        12. Sustainable Historic Preservation
    8. Living in State College
      1. Residents
        1. Borough Codes
        2. Home Improvement
          1. Building or Adding to a Structure
          2. Constructing a Fence or Walls
          3. Renting Out a Room
          4. Home Rehabilitation Program
          5. When Do I Need a Permit?
        3. Nuisance Ordinances
        4. Ordinance Enforcement
        5. Community Development & Housing Affordability
        6. Refuse & Recycling
        7. Community Events
        8. Parking
        9. Utilities
        10. Taxes
        11. Parks & Recreation
        12. How Do I...?
      2. Student-Residents
        1. Borough Codes
        2. Student Need to Know
        3. Register to Vote
        4. Student Life
          1. Penn State University
          2. South Hills School of Business
        5. Student Housing
          1. On-Campus
          2. Off-Campus
          3. Renter/Tenant Information
          4. Legal Assistance
        6. Transportation
        7. Parking
        8. Libraries
        9. Student Legal Assistance
        10. Human Relations Commissions
        11. Parks & Recreation
        12. Local Farmers' Markets
        13. Holiday Refuse Schedule
      3. Home in State College
      4. The State College Municipal Newsletter
    9. Your Neighborhood
      1. College Heights Association
        1. College Heights Main Page
        2. Board Members
        3. College Heights Background
        4. News & Announcements
        5. Constitution & By-Laws
      2. Greentree Association
        1. Greentree Association
        2. Greentree Association Board
      3. Highlands Civic Association
      4. Holmes-Foster Neighborhood Association
    10. Parks
    11. Public Safety
      1. Police
      2. Public Health
      3. Fire Protection
      4. Emergency Management
        1. Centre Region Emergency Management
        2. Centre Region Ready Campaign
        3. Ready.gov
        4. Emergency Information
        5. Alert Center
      5. Call Before You Dig
    12. Sustainability
      1. Manager's Committee on Sustainability
      2. Local Food System
      3. Environmental Stewardship
        1. State Electronics Challenge
      4. Green Building
      5. Bicycling in State College
      6. Sustainability Non-Profits & Partners
        1. Clearwater Conservancy
        2. Centre County Conservation District
        3. Centre Region Bicycle Coalition
        4. Spring Creek Watershed Association
        5. Spring Creek Watershed Commission
        6. Sierra Club - Moshannon Group
      7. Stormwater Management
        1. Storm Water & You
          1. Education and Training
            1. Information for Homeowners
            2. Information for Business Owners
            3. Information for Contractors
        2. Geography and Stormwater
          1. What is a Watershed?
          2. Sinkholes in PA
          3. The Geological Story of PA
        3. Publications
          1. EPA Healthy Waters Blog
          2. Water Resources Monitoring Reports
          3. When it Rains it Drains
          4. Illicit Discharges Fact Sheet
          5. Construction Fact Sheet
      8. Clean Air
    13. Working in State College
      1. Starting a New Business
      2. Restaurants & Food Industry
        1. Facility Plan Review
        2. Food Establishment Inspections
        3. Educational Courses
        4. Duties of the Person in Charge
      3. Codes & Ordinances
      4. Arts Festival Exhibitors
      5. Parking
        1. Downtown Parking
        2. Neighborhood Parking
        3. Parking FAQs
        4. Parking Portal
    14. Visiting State College
      1. Central PA Convention and Visitors Bureau
      2. Chamber of Business & Industry (CBICC)
      3. Community Calendar
      4. Directions and Maps
      5. Downtown State College
      6. Historic Walking Tours
      7. Centre Region Parks & Recreation
      8. Penn State University
      9. Transportation
    15. Volunteer
    16. Alert Center
    17. Affordable Housing
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  5. Services

    1. CentreCountyVotes.Com
    2. Call Before You Dig 8-1-1
    3. Email Notifications
    4. Employment Opportunities
      1. Job Postings
      2. Police Internships
    5. Form Center
    6. Payment Center
      1. Parking Payments
      2. Ordinance Violations Fees
      3. Real Estate Tax Payments
      4. Refuse Bill Payments
      5. Arts Fest Exhibitor Fees
    7. Map Library
    8. Media Center
    9. Online Tools
      1. Agenda Center
      2. Archive Center
      3. Apps Center
      4. Calendar
      5. Document Center
      6. Staff Directory
      7. Quick Links
    10. Right-to-Know / Open Records
    11. Purchasing and Bid Postings
      1. Borough Solicitations
      2. Bid Tabulations
    12. Tax eReporting (Business)
    13. Tax eFiling (Individual)
    14. Employee Access
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  6. How Do I...

    1. Apply for...
      1. Employment
      2. A Building Permit
      3. A Temporary Retail Dealers (TRD) License
    2. Ask a Question
    3. Attend...
      1. A Community Event
      2. A Borough Council Meeting
      3. An ABC Meeting
    4. Find
      1. Leaf Collection Schedule
      2. Frequently Asked Questions
      3. Current Solicitations
      4. Surplus Property
      5. Financial Reports
      6. Voter Registration & Election Information
      7. 2017 Building Safety & Property Maintenance Code
    5. Stay Informed
      1. Notify Me
      2. News Flash
      3. Agenda Center
      4. Social Media
      5. RSS Feeds
    6. Submit a Service Request
    7. Contact...
      1. The Mayor
      2. Borough Council
      3. Department Staff
      4. Neighborhood Associations
      5. Other Government Entities
    8. View...
      1. Borough Codes
        1. Search
        2. Disclaimer
      2. Agendas and Minutes
        1. Archive Center
      3. Ready Reference of Nuisance Ordinances
      4. Maps
      5. Police Media Releases
      6. News & Announcements
      7. Publications
    9. Make a Payment
    10. Reserve a Room
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  7. Government

    1. Contact Us
    2. Departments
    3. Download Apps
    4. Government
    5. Website Policies
      1. Accessibility
      2. Copyright
      3. Terms of Use
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