The Philadelphia Tax Center website is the fastest, easiest way to file and pay City taxes and fees. But did you know you can pay your Real Estate Tax on this website without creating a username and password? In fact, you can pay ALL City taxes online without a username and password. It’s also easy to apply for property tax assistance online. We’re sharing the details below.

Paying online is best because:

  • The Tax Center is available 24/7— you don’t have to wait for business hours.
  • It’s fast—you can complete most payments in just a few minutes.
  • It’s convenient—you don’t have to worry about stamps, envelopes, or waiting in line.

No need to send checks in the mail or visit us. You can pay anytime, anywhere using your computer, tablet, or smartphone. Just snap pictures of your supporting documents and upload them.

What you need to pay Real Estate Tax online

Your property address or 9-digit Office of Property Assessment (OPA) number is all you need to pay your balance in full or by period. Enter your address in the “Search for a property” panel to:

Here’s how to pay online

  • Use the “Search for a property” link on the Philadelphia Tax Center homepage to search for your property.
  • Select your OPA number in the “Search results” box to proceed.
  • On the right side of the screen, select “Make a payment.”
  • In the “Make an electronic payment” panel, choose “Pay online” and follow the prompts.

Pay with an eCheck for free. Using a credit or debit card has a convenience fee.

Other ways to pay

You can always pay your bill by phone, in person, or by mail:

  1. Over the phone – Just dial (833) 913-0795 and be ready to share your bank account and routing numbers. Again, eCheck payments are always free of processing charges. There’s a fee if you use a debit or credit card.
  2. In-person – visit us in person at one of our three municipal services centers. We only accept cash payments at our Center City location.
  3. By mail – If you want to mail a check, please include your payment voucher, write your OPA number on the check, and mail it to:

Department of Revenue
P.O. Box 8409
Philadelphia, PA 19101-8409

We can help!

Can’t pay your bill at once? We’ve got programs that can help! Although it’s best to pay in full, we understand life happens. We have several assistance programs for homeowners, including veterans, seniors, and low-income families. Learn which program you may qualify for on our website.

It’s easier to apply online. With our combined application, you can apply for multiple tax assistance programs at once! Learn more about the combined application in this blog post.

Don’t qualify for assistance?

There’s still help for you! We offer flexible payment agreements to help you stay current. Homeowners can even set up an Owner-Occupied Payment Agreement (OOPA) to pay your bill every month.

Pay or apply for property assistance online.