2026 fiscal calendar
Know the tax date before it becomes a penalty date.
Tax bills, payment rules, and valuation-review windows are controlled by the local jurisdiction and the governing state framework. The verified record below separates published figures from dates that require confirmation with City of Philadelphia Office of Property Assessment.
Effective rate
1.3998% total currently published by the City (0.6159% City plus 0.7839% School District); verify the applicable 2026 bill.
Statement mailing
December 2025 is the usual mailing period for 2026 Real Estate Tax bills.
Payment deadline
March 31, 2026; additions accrue at 1.5% per month beginning April 1 if unpaid.
Valuation protest
September 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).
Critical payment warning
Do not assume a grace period.
The verified county 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 the published payment deadline as a hard operational date and retain your receipt or confirmation number.
Read the calendar in order
From assessment to collection
1. Valuation 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.
2. Statement and account review
Match the tax statement to the parcel or account number and confirm exemptions, assessed value, taxing units, credits, and balance.
3. Payment 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.