Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania property-tax rates and deadlines
Tax bills, payment rules, and valuation-review windows are controlled by the local jurisdiction and the governing state framework. The reviewed record below separates published figures from items that still require confirmation with City of Philadelphia Office of Property Assessment.
Rate context
Published1.3998% total currently published by the City (0.6159% City plus 0.7839% School District); verify the applicable 2026 bill.
Statement mailing
PublishedDecember 2025 is the usual mailing period for 2026 Real Estate Tax bills.
Payment deadline
PublishedMarch 31, 2026; additions accrue at 1.5% per month beginning April 1 if unpaid.
Valuation protest
PublishedSeptember 1, 2026 for an OPA First Level Review; formal Board of Revision of Taxes appeals are due October 5, 2026 (the first Monday in October).
Do not assume a grace period.
The reviewed record identifies the payment timing above but does not establish a universal penalty schedule for this page. Late charges, interest, collection costs, tax-sale procedures, and lien or foreclosure timelines can depend on state law and the local collector’s process. If the deadline is close or a balance is delinquent, contact the tax collector directly and request the current payoff amount in writing.
Treat a published payment deadline as a hard operational date and retain your receipt or confirmation number.
From assessment to collection
01Valuation and notice
Review the assessment notice as soon as it arrives. The protest window may run from the notice date rather than from the payment due date.
02Statement and account review
Match the tax statement to the parcel or account number and confirm exemptions, assessed value, taxing units, credits, and balance.
03Payment confirmation
Use the official collector channel, then save the receipt, transaction reference, and date posted. A bank submission is not always the same as a county posting date.