UPDATE (November 2, 2021): The City’s new tax filing and payment website, the Philadelphia Tax Center, is now live. From now on, please complete online returns and payments for most City business taxes on the new website. Check out our online tax center guide for help getting started and answers to common questions.
New Year’s Day is a time for celebration and resolutions. But if you owe 2017 Real Estate Taxes, don’t wait for the countdown to begin.
Come January 1, your account will be hit with penalties and interest, and the City can place a lien on your home. Eventually, you could lose your property to a Sheriff Sale. Don’t make paying back Real Estate taxes your New Year’s resolution. Now is the time to settle 2017 taxes.
Stop interest in its tracks
If you can’t pay, we can help you set up a payment plan for your Real Estate Taxes. Revenue has payment agreements for all property owners, with particularly good terms for homeowners.
Can you pay most, but not all, your Real Estate Taxes? You should still get a payment agreement. It’s the only way to stop penalties and interest from becoming a permanent part of your Real Estate bill after January 1.
Beat the clock
More than 9 out of 10 property owners pay in full or enter into a payment agreement. You should too. The Department of Revenue makes it easy for you to pay.
It’s free when you use our online eCheck system. You can also pay for free by calling (833) 913-0795. Be ready to share your bank account and routing number. You will receive an immediate receipt for payment by email.
Checks and money orders are still an option. Don’t forget to include the payment coupon. If you don’t have your bill, you can print out a payment coupon online. You will need your OPA number. Find your OPA number in the Customer Information section of the page.
You can also contact tax payer service at (215) 686-6442 for a copy of your bill.
Open that letter
Your Real Estate Taxes were due on March 31 of this year. Ignoring letters about Real Estate Taxes won’t make the problem magically disappear. Continuing to do so can only make things worse. There are many programs that can help.
Opening that letter can be scary, but it could be the first step in saving your property.
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