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Editor\u2019s Note: <\/strong>For purposes of this article, we will discuss taxes on real property in Pennsylvania.<\/em><\/p>\n

While federal tax rates are the same across the board, state real property taxes are another story. In addition to income state taxes, any individual who owns real property is subject to state real property taxes.<\/p>\n

Property tax is a system of taxation that requires owners of land and buildings to pay an amount of money based on the value of their land and buildings.<\/p>\n

Who Owes Pennsylvania Property Tax? \"property<\/h2>\n

If you own property in Pennsylvania you will be required to pay taxes on it. Even if the property was gifted to you through an estate or you own a rental property, you are still required to pay real property taxes.<\/p>\n

There is no minimum or maximum amount to pay on your property in Pennsylvania to pay property taxes. Whether you have a $50,000 or $5,000,000 house, you will owe property taxes in Pennsylvania.<\/p>\n

If your property was purchased mid-year, there is a chance your realtor will work it out that you and the seller split the cost of property taxes within the calendar year. Your mortgage interest statement provides documentation if this is the case or not.<\/p>\n

What is the PA Property Tax Rate?<\/h2>\n

The PA property tax rates vary from county to county. Local governments within the state use various methods to calculate your real property tax base.<\/p>\n

Overall, Pennsylvania has property tax rate that exceeds the national average. The average effective property tax rate in Pennsylvania is 1.58%, compared to the national average of 1.08%.<\/p>\n

Median Property Taxes In Pennsylvania By County<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Adams County<\/a>
\n$2,146<\/td>\n		Allegheny County<\/a>
\n$2,553<\/td>\n		Armstrong County<\/a>
\n$1,667<\/td>\n		Beaver County<\/a>
\n$1,909<\/td>\n		Bedford County<\/a>
\n$1,162<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Berks County<\/a>
\n$3,014<\/td>\n		Blair County<\/a>
\n$1,025<\/td>\n		Bradford County<\/a>
\n$1,471<\/td>\n		Bucks County<\/a>
\n$4,090<\/td>\n		Butler County<\/a>
\n$2,035<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Cambria County<\/a>
\n$1,150<\/td>\n		Cameron County<\/a>
\n$1,376<\/td>\n		Carbon County<\/a>
\n$2,178<\/td>\n		Centre County<\/a>
\n$2,191<\/td>\n		Chester County<\/a>
\n$4,192<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Clarion County<\/a>
\n$1,099<\/td>\n		Clearfield County<\/a>
\n$1,219<\/td>\n		Clinton County<\/a>
\n$1,502<\/td>\n		Columbia County<\/a>
\n$1,390<\/td>\n		Crawford County<\/a>
\n$1,613<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Cumberland County<\/a>
\n$1,985<\/td>\n		Dauphin County<\/a>
\n$2,357<\/td>\n		Delaware County<\/a>
\n$3,877<\/td>\n		Elk County<\/a>
\n$1,413<\/td>\n		Erie County<\/a>
\n$2,040<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Fayette County<\/a>
\n$1,074<\/td>\n		Forest County<\/a>
\n$860<\/td>\n		Franklin County<\/a>
\n$1,736<\/td>\n		Fulton County<\/a>
\n$1,627<\/td>\n		Greene County<\/a>
\n$1,383<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Huntingdon County<\/a>
\n$1,076<\/td>\n		Indiana County<\/a>
\n$1,485<\/td>\n		Jefferson County<\/a>
\n$1,115<\/td>\n		Juniata County<\/a>
\n$1,418<\/td>\n		Lackawanna County<\/a>
\n$1,954<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Lancaster County<\/a>
\n$2,638<\/td>\n		Lawrence County<\/a>
\n$1,436<\/td>\n		Lebanon County<\/a>
\n$1,973<\/td>\n		Lehigh County<\/a>
\n$3,004<\/td>\n		Luzerne County<\/a>
\n$1,587<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Lycoming County<\/a>
\n$1,827<\/td>\n		McKean County<\/a>
\n$1,236<\/td>\n		Mercer County<\/a>
\n$1,492<\/td>\n		Mifflin County<\/a>
\n$1,438<\/td>\n		Monroe County<\/a>
\n$3,454<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Montgomery County<\/a>
\n$3,834<\/td>\n		Montour County<\/a>
\n$1,497<\/td>\n		Northampton County<\/a>
\n$3,319<\/td>\n		Northumberland County<\/a>
\n$1,055<\/td>\n		Perry County<\/a>
\n$1,836<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Philadelphia County<\/a>
\n$1,236<\/td>\n		Pike County<\/a>
\n$2,911<\/td>\n		Potter County<\/a>
\n$1,330<\/td>\n		Schuylkill County<\/a>
\n$1,387<\/td>\n		Snyder County<\/a>
\n$1,438<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Somerset County<\/a>
\n$1,063<\/td>\n		Sullivan County<\/a>
\n$1,263<\/td>\n		Susquehanna County<\/a>
\n$1,791<\/td>\n		Tioga County<\/a>
\n$1,608<\/td>\n		Union County<\/a>
\n$1,743<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Venango County<\/a>
\n$1,276<\/td>\n		Warren County<\/a>
\n$1,417<\/td>\n		Washington County<\/a>
\n$1,532<\/td>\n		Wayne County<\/a>
\n$1,929<\/td>\n		Westmoreland County<\/a>
\n$1,885<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Wyoming County<\/a>
\n$2,050<\/td>\n		York County<\/a>
\n$2,674<\/td>\n		<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

(Source: <\/em>Tax-Rates.org<\/em><\/a>)<\/em><\/p>\n

What Are Pennsylvania Property Taxes Used For?<\/h2>\n

The money collected by Pennsylvania is used for multiple public services throughout the state. It could be used for:<\/p>\n