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Emergency Rental Assistance
Posted June 13, 2022
The Emergency Rental Assistance Program I or ERAP I was created to help renters dealing with financial challenges related to the COVID-19 pandemic. For eligible households, the program offered rental and utility assistance to help Pennsylvanians avoid eviction or loss of utility service. Emergency Rental Assistance Program II or ERAP II continues similar aid after the conclusion of ERAP I. Payments from ERAP II, including arrearages and future payments, for any individual household may not exceed 18 months which is inclusive of any assistance provided using ERAP 1.
Visit the ERAP site to Learn More
Click Here read the ERAP II Flyer
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Job Opportunities
There are currently 7 available positions with the County:
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Request for Proposals
There is currently 1 Request for Proposal:
- Housing Rehab Consultant
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Mercer County is accepting proposals for the County of Mercer and On Behalf Of Sharpsville and Grove City Boroughs, Greenville Town and Pine Township, Mercer County for a Consultant to provide services as requested to include professional planning, community development and administrative activities, and project delivery services associated with the applications for Housing Rehabilitation Services.
Deadline to Apply: 3:00 PM EST December 16, 2022
2022 Courthouse Christmas Concert Schedule
The Christmas Concerts begin at 12:00 PM in the Courthouse Rotunda.
| Date | School | Date | School |
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| December 2 | Wilmington High School | December 13 | Mercer Chamber Singers |
| December 5 | Hickory High School | December 14 | Grove City Show Choir |
| December 6 | Grove City Chamber Singers | December 15 | Commodore Perry High School |
| December 7 | Greenville High School | December 16 | West Middlesex High School |
| December 8 | Sharon High School | December 19 | Lakeview High School |
| December 9 | Mercer 5th & 6th Graders | December 20 | Oakview 5th Grade Singers |
| December 12 | Mercer Show Choir | December 21 | Sharpsville High School |
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View documents related to public meetings and stay up-to-date.
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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
November 1 - November 30
Commissioners Meeting
November 3, 2022
3:00 PM
General Election
November 8, 2022
7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Veterans Day
November 11, 2022
CLOSED
Commissioners Meeting
November 17, 2022
3:00 PM
Thanksgiving Day
November 24, 2022
CLOSED
Day After Thanksgiving
November 25, 2022
CLOSED
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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2022 Commissioners’ Special Meeting
Posted November 18, 2022
2022 Commissioners’ Special Meeting to be held at 6:00 PM in the former Election Office (basement) of the Mercer County Courthouse (unless otherwise posted) on Tuesday, December 6th for the intention to fix salaries of all County Elected Officials governed by 16 P. S. The meeting of December 5th is canceled.
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2023 Mercer County Hazard Mitigation Plan Update
Posted November 8, 2022
Notice is hereby given that the Mercer County Department of Public Safety is in the process of updating the Mercer County Hazard Mitigation Plan. Public meetings will be conducted to
inform the public about the hazard mitigation plan and to gather public input and participation during the 2023 hazard mitigation plan update. The dates, times and locations of these public
meetings will be outlined in future public notices.
If you have questions, please contact Debbie Hartley, Administrative
Assistant for the Department of Public Safety for Mercer County at 724-662-6100 or
dhartley@mercercountypa.gov. A copy of the current 2018 Mercer County Hazard Mitigation Plan is located at https://www.mercercountypa.gov/DPS/ema.htm.
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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.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.
Click Here For More Information
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Visit the Recorder's Website to get started
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