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1. Covid-19 & Real Estate Taxes

On May 12, 2020 the Borough Council adopted Resolution14-2020 Waiving the Collection of Late Fees if taxes are paid in full by December 31, 2020.

2. What are the payment options for taxes?

• Mail: Mail to the following locations:
  401 E. Gay St.
  West Chester, PA 19380
  
  To obtain a receipt, return entire bill and a self addressed, stamped envelope with your payment.
• Bank: The Susquehanna Bank located at
  9 N. High St.
  West Chester, PA 19380
  
  Only this location. You must take entire bill.
• Online Bill Pay: If using your bank bill pay function, you must include your parcel number listed on the tax bill as the account number. The parcel number is unique to each property. Please do not include multiple parcel numbers, each parcel needs to be paid separately.
• Credit cards are not accepted.

3. What if my taxes are in escrow?

If funds are in escrow, forward entire bill to mortgage company.

4. Are postmarks acceptable?

Payment must be received in this office by due date or postmarked by the U.S. Postal Service by the due date in order to receive discount or to avoid penalty. If payment is made by check, the stamped receipt is not valid until check has cleared.

5. What if I am no longer the property owner?

If property has been sold, please return bill to the Tax Office.

6. What if I need to change my address or if it incorrect?

Please contact the Chester County Assessment Office at 610-344-6360 to request an address change.

7. What if I did not receive my tax bill?

Tax bills are mailed on or about March 1st each year. If you did not receive your bill, please contact Chester County at (610)344-6370 for questions pertaining to current year property taxes, requests for tax certifications and requests for duplicate bills.