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Are there any programs that can help me pay for repairs to my house?
The ELK COUNTY HOUSING REHABILITATION PROGRAM
(ECHRP) is available to homeowners in Elk County. You must own
your home, have lived in it for at least six months and meet certain
income limits. Currently, the program is two tier, either
entirely a non-repayable grant or a combination loan/grant, based on
total household income. Call (814) 776-5335 for further
information.
Are there any programs available to help me pay for accessibility
modifications to my house?
The NORTHERN TIER ACCESS GRANT (NTAG) is available
to citizens of Elk, Cameron, McKean, and Potter Counties. The
program can help with accessibility modifications (ramps, chair
lifts, etc.). Information about the program can be obtained by
calling Life and Independence For Today, (814) 781-3050.
Apply for a marriage
license?
Persons applying for a marriage license must
appear in person before the Register & Recorder located on the first
floor of the main Courthouse.
Apply for Public
Defender services?
Contact the Public Defender's office at (814) 772-6003
Contact the Board of Commissioners, elected officials, prison inmates...
File for
Protection from Abuse (PFA)?
PFA's can be applied for by calling the Court
Clerk at (814) 776-5327.
File for child support
Requests for child support can be made by
contacting the Domestic Relations section located on the second
floor of the Courthouse Annex or by calling (814) 772-5155.
Find a County job?
Job postings for the County of Elk can be seen
under "Employment Opportunities" on the main page.
Applications can be obtained in the Commissioners office from 8:30
a.m. through 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.
Find a County ordinance?
County ordinances can be found in the archive of
the main page.
Find County demographic and planning information?
Click HERE for Elk County's Demographic Information.
Find my polling place?
Polling place information is located at the
official Elk County Elections office
website.
Find
services for children and young people?
The Children & Youth services office is located on
the second floor of the Courthouse Annex and can also be reached by
calling (814) 776-1553.
Find tax
information about my property?
The Elk County Tax Assessment office located on
the first floor of the Courthouse is responsible for maintaining
property records in regards to taxation of property and buildings.
Find
out about Commissioners' public meetings?
Meeting times and dates are posted on the
Commissioners
page.
Find out about
Elk County history?
Historical information can be found at the
Elk County
Historical Society located at 109 Center Street, Ridgway, PA
15853, or by calling (814) 776-1032.
Get a copy of my
birth certificate?
Birth certificated records can be obtained through
PA Department of Health, Division of Vital Records
website.
Get a dog,
hunting, or fishing license?
The Elk County Treasurer's office sells dog,
hunting, and fishing licenses. More information can be
obtained at the Elk County Treasurer's office
website.
Get a ride?
Public transportation is available through the
Area Transportation Authority (ATA). Contact information can be
found at the ATA website.
Get a copy of a deed?
Deed information is kept on record at the Elk
County Register and Recorder's office located on the first floor of
the Courthouse.
Get a
copy of my military discharge (DD-214)?
Paperwork for filing a request for the DD-214 must
be submitted through the Veterans' Affairs office located on the
first floor of the Courthouse Annex.
Obtain a death record?
Death record information can be obtained through
the PA Department of Health, Division of Vital Records
website.
Obtain county GIS
information?
Information requests can be made at the Planning
Department located on the second floor of the Courthouse Annex, or
by calling (814) 776-5335.
How do I report animal
abuse?
Animal abuse can be reported to the Elk County
Animal Control Officer by calling (814) 781-6818.
Obtain a
license to carry a firearm?
Protection permits can be obtained in the
Sheriff's office located on the first floor of the Courthouse.
For further information call (814) 776-5353.
Obtain Veterans'
benefits?
Information for obtaining Veterans' benefits can
be found at the Veterans' Affairs office on the first floor of the
Courthouse Annex or by calling (814) 776-5370.
Obtain an Absentee Ballot?
Ballots can be obtained from the Voter
Registration/Elections office located on the first floor of the
Courthouse Annex or by calling (814) 776-5317.
Register to vote?
Voter Registration applications can be obtained
from the Voter Registration/Elections office located on the first
floor of the Courthouse Annex or by calling (814) 776-5317.
Research my family history?
Vital records such as marriage license, birth
certificates, etc., can be found in the Register & Recorder's office
located on the first floor of the Courthouse.
Report an illegal dump?
To report an illegal dump (daily trash,
construction debris, appliances, vehicle parts, etc.) please contact
the Solid Waste Enforcement Officer, Dave Stubber at the Elk County
Recycling/Solid Waste Office (814) 776-5373.
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