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1. How do I pay a parking ticket?

Parking tickets can be paid at the Lower Pottsgrover Township police department (LTP PD) during business hours, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.

We also provide a drop box at the LPT PD entrance door for payment after hours.

Tickets can also be paid via First Class U.S. Mail.

Contact Information

For more information, please contact the police department by calling 610-326-1508.

2. When are taxes due?

County and township taxes are sent out on March 1. The EMS tax, as well as the school and per capita taxes are sent out on July 1. Residents have 60 days to pay their tax bills. The discount is good for the county and township taxes until April 30. The net is good until June 29, and residents have until December to pay the penalty.

The taxes mailed on July 1- occupation, school, and per capita taxes - have a discount which is good until August 30. The net is good until October 30, and residents have until December to pay the penalty.

3. How am I billed for municipal waste collection service?

You are charged $137.50 per year for municipal waste collection services. For more information please call the Lower Pottsgrove Township at 610-323-0436.

4. Is there a curfew in the township?

Yes, there is a curfew in the township.

Ordinance 201 addresses curfew regulations for anyone under the age of 18 years for these time frames:

• April 1 through September 30, between the hours of 10 p.m. and 5:30 a.m.
• October 1 through March 31, between the hours of 9:30 p.m. and 5:30 a.m.

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1. Does the Lower Pottsgrove Township police department provide fingerprinting services to the public?

We do provide such as service for those in need of fingerprint for employment purposes, adoption, etc.

We do require a $15 fee at the time of service.

For more information please contact the police department by calling 610-326-1508.

2. Does the Lower Pottsgrove Township police department have an animal control officer?

Lower Pottsgrove Township contracts with an Animal Control Officer, who is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. 

Police must be contacted about the situation first. Police will then contact the contracted Animal Control Officer, as required. A citizen cannot call the Animal Control Officer directly.

For more information please contact the police department by calling 610-326-1508.

3. Where can I find my pet that was captured by the animal control officer?

Any domesticated animal captured by the contracted Animal Control Officer can be located and picked up by going to the Pottstown Police Department.

The animal's owner will be required to provide proof of the current year's dog license, complete required paperwork and pay the scheduled kennel fees before the animal will be released. 

Lower Pottsgrove Township does not control the scheduled kennel fees.

For more information please contact the police department by calling 610-326-1508.

4. Does the Lower Pottsgrove Townsip police department provide vacation notice services?

Yes, we provide vacation notice services.

Documenting Information

We recommend residents notify the LPT PD of your vacation departure and return dates. 

We also will document other information such as:

• Emergency contact should there be an issue at the residence
• Lighting at the residence
• Vehicles at the residence
• etc. 

All officers will have access to this information. For more information regarding the vacation notice services please contact the police department by calling 610-326-1508.

5. How can I purchase a used police vehicle?

We currently list used vehicles on Municibid, which sells municipal equipment in an auction style format.

6. How can I get a copy of a police report?

Police reports can be obtained at the police station Monday through Friday during business hours of 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. 

Accident reports require a fee of $15. 

Right to Know

All other police reports fall under the Right to Know Law Act 3 of 2008 (PDF). Requests for reports must be submitted on request form and will be reviewed within five business days. 

There is a .25 cent per page fee.

For more information, please contact the police department by calling 610-326-1508.

7. How do I pay a parking ticket?

Paying Options

Parking tickets can be paid at the Lower Pottsgrover Township police department (LTP PD) during business hours, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.

We also provide a drop box at the LPT PD entrance door for payment after hours. 

Tickets can also be paid via First Class U.S. Mail.

More Information

For more information, please contact the police department by calling 610-326-1508.

8. Is there a curfew in the township?

Yes, there is a curfew in the township.

Ordinance 201 addresses curfew regulations for anyone under the age of eighteen (18) years for these time frames:

• April 1 through September 30, between the hours of 10 p.m. and 5:30 a.m.
• October 1 through March 31, between the hours of 9:30 p.m. and 5:30 a.m.

9. Are there regulations in regards to discharging a firearm in the Township?

Yes, there are regulations in regards to discharging a firearm in the Township.

Ordinance 101 deems that no gun or firearm can be discharged in the township unless a subject is legally hunting or at an approved gun range.

Fore more information on regulations, please contact the police department by calling 610-326-1508.

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1. How can I contact the Tax Collector?

Contact the Lower Pottsgrove Township Tax Collector at:

Jennifer V. Marsteller, Tax Collector
1954 E High Street
Suite 1
Pottstown, PA 19464
Phone: 610-326-6960
Email Jennifer Marsteller
Tax Collector Website

2. When are taxes due?

County and township taxes are sent out on March 1. The Emergency Medical System (EMS) tax, as well as the school and per capita taxes are sent out on July 1. Residents have 60 days to pay their tax bills. The discount is good for the county and township taxes until April 30. The net is good until June 29, and residents have until December to pay the penalty. 

The taxes mailed on July 1- occupation, school, and per capita taxes - have a discount which is good until August 30. The net is good until October 30, and residents have until December to pay the penalty.

3. Where can I pay them?

Residents can mail their tax bill to or they can be paid in person at the tax collector's office at:

1954 E High Street
Suite 1
Pottstown, PA 19464

For information about office hours, please visit the tax collector's website.

4. What do they pay for?

Lower Pottsgrove Township provides many important services to its residents and businesses with the use of tax money. Some of the numerous services made available are: 

• Code Enforcement
• Direct Response by the Township Staff to a Variety of Requests From Residents
• Emergency Service Protection
• Fire
• Park and Recreation Facilities
• Police
• Roads and Sewers
• Trash Collection

5. How is the bill calculated?

Lower Pottsgrove Township levies several taxes- Real Estate Tax, Per Capita Tax, (Emergency Medical System) EMS Tax, and Earned Income Tax- to pay for basic services. The Per Capita, Emergency and Municipal Services Tax, and Real Estate Taxes are collected by Jennifer Marsteller and the Earned Income Tax is collected by Berkheimer Associates, who can be called at 800-360-8989.

Two other types of taxes occur only in specific instances. They are the Light Fund Tax and Realty Transfer Tax.

• Light Fund Tax - The township imposes a tax on all properties within 300 feet of a public street light. This tax is based upon a per-foot basis and the funds a re used to pay for the direct cost of operating the lights.
• Realty Transfer tax - This tax is levied at the time of transfer of real estate on the buyer and the seller, each of whom pay 1% of the value of the property represented on the deed, for a total of 2%. This tax is collected by the County Recorder of deeds who forwards 1% to the state, 0.5% to the school district, and 0.5% to the Township.

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1. How am I billed for municipal waste collection service?

You are charged $137.50 per year for municipal waste collection services. For more information please call the Lower Pottsgrove Township at 610-323-0436.

2. When is my bill mailed?

All trash and waste collection service bills are mailed once a year and are sent out in May. For more information please call the Lower Pottsgrove Township at 610-323-0436.

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1. How is my sewer bill calculated?

Currently the sewer rental is $544 per year or $136 per quarter. 

2. When is my sewer bill mailed?

All sewer bills are mailed on a quarterly basis throughout the year:

• First quarter: January through March, billed in April
• Second quarter: April through June, billed in July
• Third quarter: July through September, billed in October
• Fourth quarter: October through December, billed in January

3. When is my sewer payment due?

Payments are due and payable within thirty days of being sent out each quarter:

• First quarter due mid May
• Second quarter due mid August
• Third quarter due mid November
• Fourth quarter due mid February

4. Where can I pay my sewer bill?

Payments by Mail

Payments for bills can be mailed directly to the:

Lower Pottsgrove Authority
P.O. Box 2343
West Chester, PA 19380-0110

In Person Payments

Payments by check may be made at the Township Building between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.  

Online Payments

Payments can also be made via credit card:

• American Express
• Discover
• MasterCard
• Visa

Online payments can be made using the Official Payments Local Payments option.

Phone Payments

To pay by phone call Official payments at 800-272-9829.

Please use the jurisdiction code 4861 and note that a convenience fee will be charged and paid directly to Official Payments for using this service. The Township does not receive any portion of this fee.

5. What does my sewer payment pay for?

The annual sewer rents pay for the operation and maintenance of the sewer system, pumping stations, and the Pottstown Wastewater Treatment Plant, as well as debt service on Authority Bonds.