County Property Tax Payment Deadlines Extended

This week, the Governor signed a bill allowing local governments to provide greater flexibility on property tax deadlines in response to the coronavirus pandemic. In a 2-1 vote, the Board of County Commissioners passed a resolution yesterday to extend the payment discount period as well as the face value payment period for county property and library taxes.

“We need to do whatever we can to help our residents,” said Commissioner Chairman Dave Keller.

“Anything we can do at this point to help our taxpayers is essential,” said Commissioner John Flannery.

Commissioners Dave Keller and John Flannery were in favor of the action while Commissioner Bob Ziobrowski opposed the resolution as presented. He supported offering additional time for individuals and businesses to adjust financially to the pandemic, but believes that the possible confusion resulting from extending the discount period may outweigh the 2% discount benefit. 

“I think extra time to pay taxes is very important to taxpayers. However, extra time for a 2% discount has little impact on their fiscal situation and could be problematic for municipalities and tax collection,” said Commissioner Ziobrowski.

The County’s resolution only pertains to county property and library taxes, not borough and township property tax payment deadlines.

The approved resolution extends the discount period through to August 31st. The face value period is from September 1st to October 31st. The 10% penalty period will be November 1st to December 31st.

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