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Tyler Technologies Logo Mercer County Reassessment

Posted August 2, 2023

Making use of the latest mass appraisal technology & proprietary software applications, Tyler Technologies has been contracted to employ uniform standards of mass appraisal practices by collecting exterior property characteristics and use this information along with legacy records, location and recent sales data, to support fair and equitable valuation of real property for Mercer County.


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2021 CDBG Notice

Opioid Settlement Announcement

Posted March 3, 2023

The Mercer County Board of Commissioners is announcing that the Opioid Abatement application is now available. All proposals must meet the requirements of Exhibit E of the Opioid Settlement Fund in order to be considered for funding: Exhibit-E-Final-Distributor-Settlement-Agreement-8-11-21.pdf (attorneygeneral.gov). Please complete the attached application and include the amount of funding being requested. Inquiries can be directed to Tracy Bornick, SCA Administrator at the Mercer County Behavioral Health Commission, Inc. at 724-662-1550 or to the Commissioners’ Office at 724-662-7531.


Click Here to View the Request for Funding Submission Requirements

2021 CDBG Notice



Job Opportunities

There are currently 9 available positions with the County:

   
Assistant District Attorney
District Attorney’s Office
Deadline to Apply: March 16, 2024
Telecommunicator / Dispatcher
E-911 Center
Deadline to Apply: March 16, 2024
   
Assistant Public Defender
Office of the Public Defender
Deadline to Apply: March 16, 2024
Administrative Assistant/Intake Officer
Intermediate Punishment Program
Deadline to Apply: March 22, 2024
   
Court Reporter
Court of Common Pleas
Deadline to Apply: March 28, 2024
Senior Procedure Clerk
Magisterial District Court - Farrell
Deadline to Apply: March 28, 2024
   
Judicial Law Clerk
Court of Common Pleas
Deadline to Apply: March 30, 2024
County DRS Detective
District Attorney’s Office
Deadline to Apply: April 12, 2024
   
Property Data Collector, Reassessment Services
Tyler Technologies
 

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Veterans ID Discount Program

The Mercer County Recorder of Deeds and the Director of Veterans Affairs are proud to announce “Operation Veteran Appreciation” Veterans ID Discount Program. The program provides a photo ID card to Mercer County veterans who have recorded their US Military Discharge with the Recorder of Deeds office, and active members of the military, free of charge.
Please apply in the Recorder of Deeds office Monday thru Friday between 8:30 AM and 4:00 PM (excluding holidays).


Click here to visit the Veterans ID Discount Program Website

Useful Links

Tax Parcel Viewer

View GIS and Tax Parcel Information online

Visit the G.I.S Homepage

Land Records Search

Access Recorder of Deeds information online.

Go to Recorders Homepage

Buy Dog Licenses Online

Order a Dog License online today.

Click here to buy A Dog License

Agendas and Minutes

View documents related to public meetings and stay up-to-date.

Go to Public Meeting Page

Follow us on Social Media

Get up to date County News by follwing our Twitter and Facebook accounts

http://www.twitter.com/MercerCountyPA https://www.facebook.com/MercerCountyPA/

Open Records

Request records and correspondence using a Right-to-Know form.

Go to Open Records homepage

Courthouse Grounds Usage Policy

A new Courthouse Grounds Policy has been adopted by the Board of Commissioners and is meant to provide equal access, to protect sensitive areas, and to respect the nature of the Courthouse and its grounds.

Read the Courthouse Grounds Usage Policy Courthouse Grounds Application for Use

Filing Information for Unrepresented Parties

Forms for filing a Complaint for Custody, Divorce or other Family Law matters

Click here for more information

Local Taxpayer Bill of Rights

The Local Taxpayers Bill of Rights grants certain legal rights to taxpayers, and imposes obligations on taxing authorities to ensure that equity and fairness guide local governments in the collection of taxes.

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Veterans ID Discount Program

Veterans ID Discount Program provides a photo ID card to Mercer County veterans who have recorded their US Military Discharge with the Recorder of Deeds office as well as members of the military who are currently serving our country and have a current military ID. This photo identification card is provided free of charge.

Click here for more information
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PA 2-1-1 Southwest

PA 2-1-1 Southwest is a resource for finding health and human services for everyday needs and in crisis situations 24 hours a day, seven days a week. By calling 2-1-1 or 888-553-5778, callers gain free confidential access to programs and services that can help improve the quality of their lives.

Click here for more information
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Fair Housing Resources

The Fair Housing Act protects people from discrimination when they are renting or buying a home, getting a mortgage, seeking housing assistance, or engaging in other housing-related activities.

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Mercer County Commissioners

NEWS AND EVENTS

Scheduled Events

March 1 - March 31



Commissioners Meeting

March 7, 2024
3:00 PM

Commissioners Meeting

March 14, 2024
3:00 PM

Commissioners Meeting

March 21, 2024
3:00 PM

Commissioners Meeting

March 28, 2024
3:00 PM

Good Friday

March 29, 2024
CLOSED





America 250 PA Mercer County Logo

Posted July 29, 2022

Mercer County is a sponsor and participant in the 250 PA celebration. Join us as we celebrate Pennsylvania's leading role in the commemoration of the 250th Anniversary of the United States in 2026. 


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SkyWarn Storm Spotter Training

April 17, 2024
Department of Public Safety
205 S Erie Street, Mercer, PA 16137

6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Want to learn more about severe storms and flooding? Join us for a fun free Storm Spotter Class!

Pre-registration is requested by April 15, 2024.

Contact Deb Hartley at 724-662-6100 ext. 2440 or by email

dhartley@mercercountypa.gov

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Monthly Drop-Off Station Flier






Hard-to-Recycle Collection Events

2nd Tuesday of Each Month
9 AM - 1 PM

The Lawrence-Mercer Recycling/Solid Waste Department offers a program for the collection of select hard-to-recycle items. Collection days are held the 2nd Tuesday of each month from 9 AM to 1 PM, and transition between locations in Mercer and Lawrence counties. This makes the program accessible to as many people as possible.
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Monthly Drop-Off Station Flier





Spotted Lanternfly - Call to Action

Posted April 8, 2022

Spotted lanternfly (SLF) is an invasive insect that has spread throughout Pennsylvania since its discovery in Berks County in 2014. SLF feeds on the plant sap of many different plants including grapevines, maples, black walnut, and other important plants in PA. If you see SLF, help us stop it in its tracks! To report a sighting, use our reporting tool below or call our hotline at 1-888-422-3359.


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Have you seen a Spotted Lanternfly? Click Here to Report

Do I Need a Permit?

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PA 2-1-1 Southwest

Posted December 15, 2020

PA 2-1-1 Southwest is part of the national 2-1-1 Call Centers initiative that seeks to provide an easy-to-remember telephone number and web resource for finding health and human services– for everyday needs and in crisis situations. Search our vast database of services and providers to find the help you need today.


Click Here to Learn more about 2-1-1

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PropertyCheck

Posted January 7, 2020

The Mercer County Recorder is now offering a free 24/7 service that better protects residents from potential property and mortgage fraud.
Here’s how to register for PropertyCheck:
1. Sign up at the following address:
https://recorder.mercercountypa.gov/Sentry/Home.aspx.
2. Select how to receive notifications—via text or email.
3. Type in the property owner’s name for whom you wish to monitor—as the name appears on the official document.

PropertyCheck will now automatically alert you of any recordings regarding the property you specified.


Click Here For More Information
or
Visit the Recorder's Website to get started

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