The County Treasurer is elected by the general public and is responsible for receipt, custody and disburser of monies and, as an agent of the state, the issuing of dog, hunting and fishing licenses.
As an agent of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the Treasurer’s Office issues dog licenses, fishing licenses, hunting licenses and game of chance licenses.
The office also issues sportsman’s firearm permits.
Beginning Monday, May 3, 2010, the Greene County Treasurer’s office will accept MasterCard and Visa credit cards as a form of payment for county property taxes.
Click here to April 29 News Release.
PROPERTY TAX NEWS & INFORMATION:
The Greene County Treasurer's Office accepts current year county real estate taxes directly from the tax payers for all of Greene County residents. Please contact the Greene County Tax Claim Bureau for all payments of all past taxes at 724-852-5232.
Greene County (2011) real estate tax — General Fund: 6.77 mills, plus 0.695 mills for debt service, and and additional 0.07 mills for library service, making a total of 7.535 mills.
Collection periods are:
Discount: April 1 through May 31
Face: June 31 through July 31
10% Penalty: August 1 through December 31
2011 County expected to hold line on property tax rate: November 17, 2011 — Shrinking state aid has placed a strain on the Greene County budget, but taxpayers won't feel the pain, at least not yet . . . click here for the rest of the story.
Property Tax News: December 17, 2010 — As expected, the commissioners approved a 2011 budget that includes a slight property tax cut. The tax rate will be reduced by 1.4 percent to 7.535 mills. The cut will translate to a savings of $5.25 for the owner of a property assessed at $50,000. Commissioners lowered the millage rate because the county will pay less in debt service payments next year.
LIQUID FUELS TAX:
The Liquid Fuels and Fuels Taxes and the Oil Company Franchise Tax in Pennsylvania, make up the commonly known "gas tax" and "diesel tax".
The gas tax is 31.2 cents per gallon, the sum of the fixed liquid fuels tax of 12 cents per gallon, and the oil company franchise tax, which can vary but has remained unchanged since 2006 at 19.2 cents per gallon.
The diesel tax is 38.1 cents per gallon, the sum of the fixed fuels tax of 12 cents per gallon, and the oil company franchise tax, which can vary but has remained unchanged since 2006 at 26.1 cents per gallon.
Liquid Fuels & Fuels Tax — tax of 12 cents per gallon is imposed on all liquid fuels (primarily gasoline) and fuels (diesel fuel and all other special fuels except dyed diesel fuel, liquid fuels and alternative fuels) used or sold and delivered by distributors in Pennsylvania. The tax is imposed on the ultimate consumer, but the distributor is liable for collecting and remitting the tax.
Aviation gasoline and jet fuel are also taxed under the liquid fuels and fuels tax. However, separate tax rates are set for these fuels.
Exempt from the tax are fuels sold and delivered to the U.S. government; the commonwealth and any of its political subdivisions; volunteer fire companies; volunteer ambulance services and volunteer rescue squads; second class county port authorities; and nonpublic, nonprofit schools (K-12). In addition to these exemptions, reimbursements are made for certain agricultural purposes and for fuel consumed in truck mounted refrigerator units.
Payments and reports are due on or before the 20th day of the month following the month of tax collection.
HOTEL TAX INFORMATION:Coming Soon
HUNTING LICENSE INFORMATION:
Local Licensing Agents:
Greene County Treasurer's Office
Dry Traven Service 105 Rices Landing Road, Rices Landing, PA 15347 Phone: 724-592-6893
Joe Riggs' Sporting Goods 137 East High Street, Waynesburg, PA Phone: 724-627-5010
Ozie's Sport Shop Route 88, Rices Landing, PA 15347 Phone: 724-592-5009
Other locations: 1) Wal-Mart stores, 2) K-Mart stores, 3) Gander Mountain stores and 4) Cabela's stores
Burns Exxon 419 West Roy Furman Highway, Wind Ridge, PA 15380 Phone: 724-428-4268
Dry Tavern Service 105 Rices Landing Road, Rices Landing, PA 15357 Phone: 724-592-6893
Hixies General Store 750 Garrison Ridge Road, New Freeport, PA 15352 Phone: 724-447-2077
Joe Riggs' Sporting Goods 137 East High Street, Waynesburg, PA 15370 Phone: 724-627-5010
Kevin’s Archery & Bait Shop 134 Old Route 21 Road, Carmichaels, PA 15320 Phone: 724-966-9144
Ozie's Sport Shop Route 88, Rices Landing, PA 15357 Phone: 724-592-5009
Ruff Creek General Store 720 Washington Road, Prosperity, PA 15329 Phone: 724-627-9122
TC Amoco 4559 West Roy Furman Highway, Waynesburg, PA 15370 Phone: 724-627-6970
DOG LICENSE INFORMATION:
Dog licenses are required for all dogs older than three months old. Obtaining a license is a quick and easy process that is essential to the safety of pets. If dogs are lost or stolen, a license can help make sure they get home safely. The fees collected through dog licensing are used to fund dog wardens.
Dog License Applications are available at the Treasurer's Office or may be downloaded, completed and mailed with the correct fee to the Treasurer’s Office.
Click here to download the Dog License Application.
PLEASE NOTE: the State no longer provides self-addressed stamped envelopes for returning dog licenses; therefore, please provide with your application a self-addressed stamped envelope for us to return your new dog license ... thank you for your understanding & cooperation.
Dog license fees are listed below:
Regular Fee:
Male or Female — $8.45
Neutered Male or Spayed Female — $6.45
Person with Disability or Senior Citizen Fee:
Male or Female — $6.45
Neutered Male or Spayed Female — $4.45
Lifetime dog license fees are listed below:
Regular Fee:
Male or Female — $51.45
Neutered Male or Spayed Female — $31.45
Person with Disability or Senior Citizen Fee:
Male or Female — $31.45
Neutered Male or Spayed Female — $21.45
PLEASE NOTE: To receive a lifetime dog license, the dog must have a tattoo or microchip permanently identifying it.
All fees include service fees allowed by law; if the license is issued by an agent other than the Treasurer, an additional $.50 will be charged. Most of the licensing fees go to the state to fund various animal welfare programs. The county retains $1 to $1.45 of each license sold. For more information, please visit the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture Web site at www.agriculture.state.pa.us.
The county dog warden canvasses the county at various times each year, looking for unlicensed dogs and citing their owners. Failure to license a dog is a summary offense punishable by a maximum fine of $300 for each unlicensed dog. The minimum fine is $50 plus court costs. All dogs must be under control and are not permitted to run at-large. Complaints may be reported to John C. Thomas, state dog warden, at 724-451-8278.
Dog Licenses can be purchased the following local licensing agents:
Greene County Treasurer's Office
Bobtown Market Main & Franklin Streets, Bobtown, PA 15315 Phone: 724-839-7541
Braden Run Animal Hospital 216 Braden Run Road Waynesburg, PA 15370 Phone: 724-627-5079
Burns Exxon 419 West Roy Furman Highway, Wind Ridge, PA 15380 Phone: 724-428-4268
Carmichaels Borough Building 100 West George Street, Carmichaels, PA 15320 Phone: 724-966-5506
Hixies General Store 750 Garrison Ridge Road, New Freeport, PA 15352 Phone: 724-447-2077
Ruff Creek General Store 720 Washington Road, Prosperity, PA 15329 Phone: 724-627-9122
Trader’s Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning 1429 Jefferson Road, Jefferson, PA 15344 Phone: 724-883-3005
OFFICE STAFF:
Darlene Humble, First Deputy Treasurer (Phone: 724-852-5227)
Shelby Stillwell, Department Clerk 1 Part-time (Phone: 724-852-5225)
For general information, please contact the Information Services at 724-852-5399 / Toll Free: 1-888-852-5399. County Office Building, 93 E. High Street, Waynesburg, PA 15370
