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Commissioners adopt modest fee increases for Tax Claim Bureau to cover rising costs
Summary
The Centre County Board of Commissioners adopted Resolution 20 to raise certain Tax Claim Bureau fees, primarily adding roughly $5 to many certified‑mail charges, citing higher postage and administrative costs. The motion passed by voice vote.
The Centre County Board of Commissioners on Thursday adopted Resolution 20, approving modest fee increases for the Tax Claim Bureau and Tax Collections Office to offset rising postage, certified‑mail and administrative costs.
Jen, a department head for the Tax Claim and Collections offices, told commissioners the increases reflect higher expenses for postage, printing, certified mail and software used to notify property owners of unpaid real estate taxes and tax‑sale procedures. "I just increased everything $5," Jen said, explaining the adjustment is primarily targeted at certified‑mailer charges.
Chair moved to adopt the resolution; the motion was seconded and carried by voice vote. Commissioners said the increase was reasonable given operating costs. "Postage is up — cost of literally just doing paperwork is up," the chair said during discussion.
The change is intended to allow the bureau to meet state‑mandated notification requirements and maintain daily operations without reducing service. The resolution was adopted as presented; the county did not provide a line‑by‑line fee table during the meeting. The board did not record a roll‑call vote listing board members by name.
