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Emergency Rent and Utility Assistance Program
Posted December 14, 2021
Avoid evictions and utility shut-offs We are here to help you with payments of up to 12 Months of Rent and Utility arrearages.
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Mercer County Housing Authority ERAP Office |
Shenango Valley Urban League |
Community Action Partnership of Mercer County |
For FREE Transportation call Shenango Valley Transport: 724-981-6222
If you have questions, please call the ERAP Office 724-301-0596
Procedure to Appeal denied assistance or terminated services
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Job Opportunities
There are currently 5 available positions with the County:
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Request for Bids
There are currently 2 Requests for Bids:
- Two New Pickup Trucks
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Mercer County is soliciting bids for two (2) new pick-up trucks to be used by the Conservation District Mosquito-borne Disease Control Program and general operation of the department. Vehicles will be used to transport equipment and supplies for the program and tow the department 7,000 lb. trailer
Deadline to Apply: January 27, 2022 1:00 PM EST
- Radio System
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Mercer County, Pennsylvania, (County) invites proposals from qualified vendors for the provisioning of an Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials (APCO) International Project 25 (P25) radio communications system to support mission-critical public safety communications within the county. The proposed communications system shall provide enhanced, two-way wireless communications capabilities to all public safety users.
Deadline to Apply: March 30, 2022 1:00 PM EST
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Request records and correspondence using a Right-to-Know form.
Go to Open Records homepageCourthouse 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 UseFiling Information for Unrepresented Parties
Forms for filing a Complaint for Custody, Divorce or other Family Law matters
Click here for more informationLocal 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.
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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.
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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.
Click here for more informationMercer County Commissioners
Matthew B. McConnell
Chairman
Scott Boyd
Timothy M. McGonigle
NEWS AND EVENTS
Scheduled Events
January 1 - January 31
Commissioners Meeting
January 6, 2022
3:00 PM
Commissioners Meeting
January 13, 2022
3:00 PM
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
January 17, 2022
CLOSED
Commissioners Meeting
January 20, 2022
3:00 PM
Commissioners Meeting
January 27, 2022
3:00 PM
Second Public Hearing for CDBG Programs
Thursday September 16, 2021
After 1:00 PM Commissioners Meeting
Mercer County will hold a public hearing to accept comments on the Mercer County 2021 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) application (including Pine Township, Greenville Town, Sharpsville and Grove City Boroughs) on Thursday, September 16, 2021, to be held immediately following the adjournment of the county commissioners’ 1 p.m. board meeting at the Mercer County Courthouse Assembly Room, Mercer, PA.
Activities under consideration for the FY 2021 programs are as follows: Mercer County housing rehabilitation, clearance/demolition and removal of architectural barriers, Grove City Borough sidewalks and housing rehabilitation, Greenville Town housing rehabilitation, demolition/clearance and code enforcement, Sharpsville Borough sidewalks and Pine Township housing rehabilitation.
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COVID Hospitality Industry Recovery Program Awardees
Posted August 27, 2021
Penn-Northwest contracted with Mercer County to administer the CHIRP (COVID Hospitality Industry Recovery Program) Grant on behalf of the County. The total grant amount was $1,239,376. PNDC received applications via electronic submission and in-person delivery. Penn-Northwest received $34,376 in fees for grand administration. A total of $1,205,000 was awarded to the local community.
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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.mcc.co.mercer.pa.us/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.
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Visit the Recorder's Website to get started
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