Chester County, PA property tax deadlines
3 coming property tax dates for Chester County, Pennsylvania. Each one links to its official source and shows the day LevyDay last checked it.
| Next dates | Bills due | Last day without penalty | Appeal by | Exemption filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chester | Not on file | Not on file | Aug 1, 2027 Sunchesco.orgOct 21 | Mar 1, 2027dced.pa.govOct 21 |
Deadlines in date order
| Date and source | Deadline |
|---|---|
| March 1 every yeardced.pa.govOct 21 | Exemption filing Apply for the homestead or farmstead exclusion File with the county assessment office. It counts for the school tax year that starts the next July 1 or January 1. |
| August 1 every yearchesco.orgOct 21 | Appeal deadline Annual appeal to the Board of Assessment Appeals File with the Chester County Board of Assessment Appeals from May 1 through August 1, or the next business day if August 1 is a weekend. The decision applies to the next year's tax bills. |
| Varies, see rule set by noticepa-chestercounty2.civicplus.comOct 21 | Other How discount, face and penalty work Counted from the bill date: about 2 months at a discount, then 2 months at face value, then a penalty after the 4th month. Each bill prints the exact dates. Payments are taken until December 31. After that the county Tax Claim Bureau collects. |
Appealing your assessed value
Appeal by Aug 1, 2027 in 282 dayschesco.orgOct 21
If you think the county valued your home too high, you can appeal. Filing with the county is free and you can do it yourself.
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Get help filing an appealGood to know in Pennsylvania
- Paying late: In Chester County, payments are accepted until December 31 of the billing year. After that, all collection is turned over to the Tax Claim Bureau. pa-chestercounty2.civicplus.comOct 21
- Homestead exemption: The homestead or farmstead exclusion lowers school property taxes for most owner occupied homes and farms. Only a primary residence is eligible. More dced.pa.govOct 21
Official offices
Places in Chester County
Among them: Atglen, Avondale, Berwyn, Caln, Chadds Ford, Chesterbrook, Cheyney University, Coatesville, Cochranville, Devon, Dilworthtown, Downingtown, Eagle, Eagleview, Elverson, Exton, Frazer, Glenmoore, Hamorton, Hayti, Honey Brook, Kenilworth, Kennett Square, Kimberton, and 22 more. Every place in the county gets the dates above.
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