Pennsylvania homestead exemption
3 sourced points for Pennsylvania, each linked to the official page it comes from.
- The homestead or farmstead exclusion lowers school property taxes for most owner occupied homes and farms. Only a primary residence is eligible. dced.pa.govOct 21
- Each approved homestead's assessed value is cut by the same amount before the tax is figured. You're not guaranteed an exclusion until a tax for it is approved by voter referendum or enough funds have been collected. dced.pa.govOct 21
- Get the application form from your county assessment office. School districts must tell you by December 31 if you're not approved or if your approval is about to expire. dced.pa.govOct 21
The dates
| Date and source | Deadline | Applies to |
|---|---|---|
| March 1 every yeardced.pa.govOct 21 | Exemption filing Apply for the homestead or farmstead exclusion | All 67 Pennsylvania counties |