Philadelphia County, PA property tax deadlines
3 coming property tax dates for Philadelphia 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | Not on file | Mar 31, 2027phila.govOct 21 | See rulephila.govOct 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. |
| March 31 every yearphila.govOct 21 | Last day without penalty Last day to pay with nothing added Interest and penalty (1.5% a month) start April 1. |
| Varies, see rule see rulephila.govOct 21 | Appeal deadline Appeal your value to the board File with the Board of Revision of Taxes by the first Monday in October of the year before the tax year you're appealing. |
Appealing your assessed value
Appeal by the date on your noticephila.govOct 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 Philadelphia, unpaid taxes add charges of 1.5% a month from April 1 until January 1. Then a 15% maximum addition applies, liens are filed and the city can start a sheriff sale. phila.govOct 21
- Appealing your value: In Philadelphia, you can file a formal appeal with the Board of Revision of Taxes (BRT), ask for a First Level Review, or both. You must pick at least one to challenge your assessment. phila.govOct 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
- Second homes and rentals: If you're behind on taxes for a Philadelphia property you own but don't live in, the Department of Revenue can set up a payment agreement of up to 48 months. You also have to keep paying your current taxes. phila.govOct 21
Official offices
Places in Philadelphia County
They are: Philadelphia. Every place in the county gets the dates above.
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