FAQ

The Dauphin County Tax Assessment office is responsible for mailing the county real estate tax bills on February 1st of each year.

Yes.  The bill can be paid during the 2% discount, flat, 5% penalty, or 10% penalty periods.  The deadlines for each period are as follows:
Discount:   March 31st
Flat:  May 31st
5% Penalty: July 31st
10% Penalty:  December 31st 

Taxes not paid by December 31st are turned over as delinquent to the Dauphin County Tax Claim Bureau and all payments for delinquent taxes must be made through the Tax Claim Bureau after December 31.

The amount of delinquent real estate taxes owed can be obtained from the Dauphin County Tax Claim Bureau.  They can be reached directly at (717) 780-6125.

No.  You may not make installment payments towards County Real Estate taxes.  The Treasurer’s office is unable to accept anything less than the total amount due on the bill. (Please note: school real estate taxes may be paid in installments, in accordance with the law.)

Yes.  Payments can be made at  www.dauphincounty.gov/payments or by calling 
1-877-690-3729. The jurisdiction code is 7517. Additional processing fees charged by the vendor are applicable.

Yes. Tax certifications may be obtained online  here. There is an additional fee for online tax certifications.