Miscellaneous
Q. Can the Mayor perform weddings?
A. No, Bensalem Township Code does not permit.
Q. Where do I apply for a marriage license?
A. District Courts 638-1040 or 757-6761
Q. Do you need a permit for a pool or shed?
A. Yes. Contact the Building and Planning Department 633-3644
Q. Where do I apply for a passport?
A. The Bensalem Library
3700 Hulmeville Road
Bensalem, PA 19020
215-63802030
Q. Where do I apply for dog tags?
A. Tax Office 633-3625
Q. Who performs trash collection?
A. The Township doesn't handle trash collection. This is done though private haulers. Click here for a list of local trash haulers.
Q. Where do I file small claims (civil suits)?
A. District Courts 638-1040 or 757-6761
Q. How are my real estate taxes utilized?
A. Township of Bensalem 2007 Tax Millage
| Millage @ 1/1/07 |
|
|---|---|
| School District | 120.33 |
| County | 21.94 |
| Township | 16.05 |
| Fire & Rescue | 2.45 |
| TOTAL | 160.77 |
Where Your Real Estate Tax Dollar Goes
Bucks County, Bensalem Township and the Bensalem School District are separate entities and do NOT share revenue. County taxes are levied by the Bucks County Commissioners; Township taxes are levied by Mayor Joseph DiGirolamo and the Town Council: Joseph Pilieri, Joseph Szafran, Edward Kisselback, John DiEgidio and Bryan Allen, and School taxes are levied by the Board of School Directors. As of December 31, 2006, the Bensalem School District gets 74% of every tax dollar, Bucks County gets 14% of every tax dollar, Bensalem Township gets 10% of every tax dollar, and the Fire Companies and Rescue Squad get 2% of every tax dollar. This ratio is subject to change in June, which is when the School District will adopt its budget for the next school year.
Q. Does Bensalem have age restricted communities?
A. The Answer is yes, please refer to the attached listing for your convenience.