The Township of Moon's Police Department in cooperation with the Drug Enforcement Administration will hold a Prescription Drug Collection to provide residents with the opportunity to safely and properly dispose of unwanted and unused prescription drugs.  This event is open to Moon Township and surrounding communities.

The Moon Township Police Department now offers prescription drug disposal in its lobby that is open to the public at all hours, year round. The project is sponsored by the Allegheny County District Attorney's Office. The DA has received assurances from local hospitals to assist in the destruction of unwanted medications. The disposal area is video monitored and under the control of police staff around the clock. 

Wednesdays, June 4 - October 1, 2014 | 3 - 6 p.m. 

Moon Township Administration Building Parking Area

1000 Beaver Grade Road

Fresh, flavorful produce is coming to Moon Township this summer at the community farmers' market. Citizens are invited to stop by the Administration Office parking lot every Wednesday from June through early October to purchase locally grown and prepared products. 

Vendors interested in participating in the Moon Township Farmers' Market can register online at moontwp.com/farmersmarket.html or by picking up a form in the Moon Township Administration Office. A 10 x 10 foot space located in the municipal parking lot is available to purchase at a cost of $100 for the season. Sign up today, space is limited to 22 spots. This is a producer-only market; all vendors are required to grow or produce all items sold. Frozen prepared food and food trucks are welcome. Contact Green Initiatives Coordinator Rebecca Kiernan at rkiernan@moontwp.com or call 412.262.1700.

 -Catherine L. Tress, Moon Twp. Property Tax Collector

moontaxoffice.us

Online payments available

412.299.7446

1700 Beaver Grade Road, Suite 300

The Moon Township millage rate for 2014 is 2.74 mills. Property tax statements will be mailed on Tuesday, April 1. The payment periods are as follows:

• 2 percent discount:  April 1 - May 31
• Face (full amount):  June 1 - July 31
• 10 percent penalty:  August 1 - December 31

Important Reminder: All property owners in Moon Township should contact the tax office and Allegheny County Treasurer John Weinstein, 412.350.4100, if there has been a change in ownership, mailing address, mortgage or escrow to ensure that they will receive a bill in the mail.  The office does not receive this information otherwise. Pennsylvania law states that regardless if a property owner receives a bill in the mail; they are still responsible for payment of their property taxes. 

Homestead Exemptions

The 2014 Moon Township Property Tax Homestead Exemption is $15,000. This exemption is automatically deducted from the full assessment and the property tax is calculated based on the lower value.

Allegheny County's Homestead Exemption remains at $18,000; this only applies to the county exemption.  Please note that those who qualified for the homestead exemption on their property automatically receive Act 1 property tax relief reduction for school property tax as well.    

The Assessment value of property as listed on Municipal Tax Statements will not match the county tax statement due to the difference in the homestead exemption values. 

Municipal Property and School Property Taxes

The municipal property tax in Moon is calculated after the homestead exemption has been deducted from the full property assessment value then multiplied by the current tax year millage.  This figure represents the face or full tax amount.  If the property tax is paid early, then deduct the 2 percent discount; if late, add the 10 percent penalty amount. 

Municipal property taxes follow a calendar year while school property taxes follow a fiscal year.  The 2014 school property tax year begins July 1, 2014 and ends June 30, 2015. All Moon Township or Moon Area School property taxes must be paid in full in the calendar year they are billed; otherwise, they are considered delinquent. 

The Property Tax Office Hours: April - September

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Thursday: 1 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Saturday: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. 

Online payments and other information such as holiday closings, tax relief forms and important links are available at moontaxoffice.us. Property Owners are always advised to contact the Property Tax Office with any questions whatsoever at 412.299.7446.