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Costs & Revenues of Residential Development: A Workbook for Local Officials and Citizens
This Workbook for Citizens & Officials, developed by specialists at Penn State's Cooperative Extension, is intended to assist those conducting economic analysis of specific proposed residential de...
Fiscal Impacts of Different Land Uses: COCS Studies in 11 Pennsylvania Communities
These impacts are significant not only because they affect taxpayers and local residents, but because they affect the ability of local government to respond to the needs of its citizens. Identifyin...
The Public Finance Implications of Land Uses and Community Services: Walker Township, Centre County
This paper presents the results from a land use and community service study conducted in Walker Township (Centre County), which investigated the relationship between land uses and local government ...
Calculating a Cost of Community Services Ratio for Your Pennsylvania Community
This is a good starting point for any municipality in Pennsylvania that wants to perform a COCS study. Provides a step-by-step approach on preparing for, conducting the study, and interpreting you...
Real Property Taxes and Farm Income in Pennsylvania
Information to help the reader better understand farming in Pennsylvania, local taxes, and the impact of real property taxes on farms.