Pennsylvania property tax rates by county

Pennsylvania · #12 of 52 · 67 counties

1.30%state benchmark

Median annual property tax $3,311 · median home value $254,500

Above the U.S. benchmark 0.94%. Payment dates are set locally — see below.

When it's due in Pennsylvania

Payment dates vary by local tax authority.

Check your city, town or county tax collector for this year's deadline. The statewide notes below are a general guide.

Late penalty	10% penalty added after four-month face period ends (72 P.S. § 5511.10)
Early-payment discount	2% discount if paid within two months of notice date (72 P.S. § 5511.10)
Appeal window	annual assessment appeal deadline is August 1 or September 1 depending on county class (72 P.S. § 5020-505)

county-set; multi-tier calendar under Local Tax Collection Law (72 P.S. § 5511.10): County/Township bills mailed March 1 (2% discount thru April 30, face thru June 30, 10% penalty after June 30); School bills mailed July 1 (2% discount thru Aug 31, face thru Oct 31, 10% penalty after Oct 31). Regular annual schedule; tax year: calendar for county/muni; fiscal July 1 - June 30 for schools. Source: 72 P.S. § 5511.10, rules checked 2026-09-19. Confirm the amount and deadline on your official tax bill.

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Benchmark = median real estate taxes paid ÷ median home value, ACS 2020–2024 5-year. Counties where the Census reports a range ("less than $200", "$10,000 or more") get no rate.