2027 Property Tax Due Dates
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Discount period (typically 2 months)
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Face amount due
Payment Methods
Online, Mail, In-Person
Luzerne County Treasurer
Phone
(570) 825-1780How to Pay
Online
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By Mail
Mail check payable to Luzerne County Treasurer
In Person
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About Property Taxes in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania's property tax system is unusually complex: property owners typically receive three separate tax bills — one from the county, one from the municipality (city, borough, or township), and one from the school district. Each taxing authority sets its own millage rate and, in many cases, operates on a different payment schedule and uses a different tax collector. Property values are assessed by county assessment offices, and the frequency of countywide reassessments varies widely — some Pennsylvania counties have not conducted a countywide reassessment in decades. The Common Level Ratio (CLR), published annually by the State Tax Equalization Board, adjusts for the gap between assessed and market values and is used in appeal proceedings.
Payment & Assessment
Because Pennsylvania has three separate types of property tax bills — county, municipal, and school district — each with its own due dates, the annual payment schedule is more complex than most states: School district taxes: Typically billed July 1. In most districts, a 2% discount applies if paid by late August, face value is due through October 31, and a 10% penalty applies after that. Dates vary by district. County taxes: Usually billed March 1. A 2% early payment discount often applies through February or March. Face value is generally due through June 30, with a 10% penalty after that. Municipal taxes: Similar timing to county taxes, often billed in spring. Always check with your local tax collector and school district for exact dates, as they vary by county and municipality. Many areas offer online payment through local tax collector websites or county portals.
Statewide framework for Pennsylvania. Your county's specific rates and deadlines are shown above.
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About Luzerne County
Luzerne County is a home rule county in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 906 square miles (2,350 km2), of which 890 square miles (2,300 km2) is land and 16 square miles (41 km2) is water. It is Northeastern Pennsylvania's second-largest county by total area. As of the 2020 census, the population was 325,594, making it the most populous county in the northeastern part of the state. The county seat and most populous city is Wilkes-Barre. Other populous communities include Hazleton, Kingston, Nanticoke, and Pittston. Luzerne County is included in the Scranton–Wilkes-Barre–Hazleton Metropolitan Statistical Area, which has a total population of 555,426 as of 2017. The county is part of the Northeast region of the commonwealth.
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