Commissioners Plan to Extend County Property Tax Payment Deadlines

To help Franklin County residents concerned about making their county tax payments on time, the Board of County Commissioners discussed extending the payment discount period as well as the face value payment period for county and county library tax payments.

“Extending the discount period would greatly help people who are trying to put out fires in their personal and their business affairs,” said Commissioner Bob Ziobrowski.

“I think it’s a very good faith gesture to our constituents under these circumstances,” said Commissioner John Flannery.

The Pennsylvania Senate and House recently passed a bill allowing local governments to provide greater flexibility on property tax deadlines in response to the coronavirus pandemic. The Governor is expected to sign the bill next week.

On average, the County receives about 85% of tax revenue during the discount period. “By extending the discount period . . . it will not significantly reduce the amount of revenue the county receives this year.  It would just spread it out,” said Commissioner Chairman Dave Keller.

Assuming that the legislation is authorized, a resolution extending the discount period from April 30^th to August 31^th, and face value period from June 30^th to October 31^st, will be presented for consideration at next week’s board meeting on Wednesday, April 22, 2020.

Information on how to access the remote meeting can be found at https://www.franklincountypa.gov/.

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