City Treasurer | Tax Office
Treasurer - Jacob Milliron
Office Hours: Address:
Open Monday - Friday 110 S 2nd Street 8am to 4pm Jeannette, PA 15644 Closed Holidays 724-527-4000 x14, 15 ,& 16 |
Tax season is right around the corner, and I would like to touch base on some changes for 2024.
As everyone is aware by now, Westmoreland County Commissioners voted on December 21, 2023 to increase the Westmoreland County Real Estate Tax rate(s) for 2024, view article.
This increase will look slightly different on the 2024 Spring Tax Bills as it is split between TWO SEPARATE LINE ITEMS. The General County Millage has increased from 21.49 to 25.00. There is also a separate County Debt Service tax in the amount of 3.48 mills (total new rate of 28.48 combined). Although separate line items, the two COUNTY taxes must be paid together as the Tax Office is not permitted to accept partial payments on COUNTY taxes.
The City of Jeannette tax millage DID NOT increase and will remain at 35.62 mills.
As an example, someone with a total assessed value of 10,000 would see the following change(s)
2023 - $356.20 City Tax - $214.90 County Tax
2024 - $356.20 City Tax - $250.00 County Tax - $34.80 County Debt Service Tax
Jacob Milliron
City Treasurer / Tax Collector
724-527-4000 x 14
As everyone is aware by now, Westmoreland County Commissioners voted on December 21, 2023 to increase the Westmoreland County Real Estate Tax rate(s) for 2024, view article.
This increase will look slightly different on the 2024 Spring Tax Bills as it is split between TWO SEPARATE LINE ITEMS. The General County Millage has increased from 21.49 to 25.00. There is also a separate County Debt Service tax in the amount of 3.48 mills (total new rate of 28.48 combined). Although separate line items, the two COUNTY taxes must be paid together as the Tax Office is not permitted to accept partial payments on COUNTY taxes.
The City of Jeannette tax millage DID NOT increase and will remain at 35.62 mills.
As an example, someone with a total assessed value of 10,000 would see the following change(s)
2023 - $356.20 City Tax - $214.90 County Tax
2024 - $356.20 City Tax - $250.00 County Tax - $34.80 County Debt Service Tax
Jacob Milliron
City Treasurer / Tax Collector
724-527-4000 x 14
City of Jeannette Tax Collectors:
Property Tax Collector:
Jeannette City Treasurer 110 S. 2nd Street Jeannette, PA 15644 724-527-4000 x14 x 15 and x16 |
EIT/LST Tax Collector:
Berkheimer Tax Services HAB-EIT P.O. Box 25159 Lehigh Valley, PA 18002 866-701-7206 |
Business Privilege/Mercantile Tax Collector:
Jeannette City Tax Office 110 S. 2nd Street Jeannette, PA 15644 724-527-4000 x14 x 15 and x16 |
Property Tax Due DatesCity Property Taxes:
Discount: March 1st - April 30th Face: May 1st - June 30th Penalty: July 1st - December 31st County Property Taxes: Discount: March 1st - April 30th Face: May 1st - June 30th Penalty: July 1st - December 31th School Property Taxes: Discount: August 1st - September 30th Face: October 1st - November 30th Penalty: December 1st - December 31th To locate your account, use your billing Last Name.
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Per Capita Tax Due DatesCity Residence Tax:
Discount: March 1st - April 30th Face: May 1st - June 30th Penalty: July 1st - Subsequent School Occupational/Per Capita Taxes: Discount: August 1st - September 30th Face: October 1st - November 30th Penalty: December 1st - Subsequent Delinquent Collection Fee added after June 30th of following year To locate your account, use your billing Last Name.
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Sanitation Bill Due DatesJanuary Billing:
Discount: January 1st - March 31st Face: April 1st - June 30th Penalty: July 1st - Subsequent July Billing: Discount: July 1st - September 30th Face: October 1st - December 31st Penalty: January 1st - Subsequent To locate your account, use your billing Last Name.
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2023 Municipal Tax Rate Summary
City Property Tax (35.62 mills):
29.23 - Real Estate - General Purpose (mills) 3.15 - Debt Service (mills) 1.24 - Library (mills) 1.50 - Street Lighting (mills) 0.50 - Recreation (mills) |
Resident: (1.40%)
0.50% - Earned Income (Municipal) (percent) 0.50% - Earned Income (School District) (percent) 0.40% - Earned Income (Act 205) (percent) Non-Resident: (1.0%) 0.50% - Earned Income (Home Municipality) 0.50% - Earned Income (Home School District) |
$5.00 - City Residence Tax
$52.00 - Local Services Tax $300.00 - Mechanical Device Tax (per machine) .667 mills - Business Privilege Tax - Retail .667 mills - Business Privilege Tax - Other .500 mills - Business Privilege Tax - Wholesale 0.50% - Real Estate Transfer Tax |
2022/2023 School District Tax Rate SummarySchool Property Tax:
89.00 - Real Estate - General Purpose (mills) Homestead Exclusion: $386.35 |
0.50% - Earned Income (School) (percent)
$10.00 - School Occupational Tax $15.00 - School Per Capita Tax 0.50% - Real Estate Transfer Tax (School) |
Mortgage/Escrowed Property Taxes
For those property owners with a home mortgage, please be advised that the City will send your property taxes directly to your bank or loan servicing company. Many municipalities will send the taxes directly to the homeowner. In turn, the homeowner is responsible for getting that tax bill to the mortgage provider. In an effort to assist our citizens, we try to eliminate this step in the process and avoid potential confusion to help assure your taxes are paid in a timely manner.
As such, if you have a mortgage, expect your property taxes to be sent to the servicing company. Your lender is maintaining a tax escrow account for your taxes. If you are unsure, or unaware, of whether the City is sending the taxes to your mortgage company, please contact the Treasurer's Office for confirmation. You may also request a copy of your tax statement or tax bill for your own records. |
FYI: Escrow accounts are used in conjunction with your mortgage loan. They act as a savings account to hold money to pay for property taxes and homeowner's insurance. Each month, the payment you make to the mortgage company includes a portion that goes towards paying off the loan and a portion that goes into the escrow account. Because failure to pay property taxes can result in a tax lien or foreclosure, some lenders require borrowers to maintain an escrow account to ensure that the payments are being made on time.
FYI: Property Tax Payments. Your lender must work directly with the City of Jeannette to obtain the information on your property taxes. The county sends the tax bill to the lender for review. The lender then makes a payment to the county using the money from your escrow account. You should also receive a copy of your tax bill for your records; however, you don't need to pay your tax collector directly. |
FYI: Escrow Calculations. The amount you pay into escrow each month is based on the yearly total amount you owe for property taxes and homeowner's insurance. The grand total is simply divided by 12 to reach the monthly payment amount. Most lenders like to keep some additional funds in the account to act as a safety-net or cushion in case of an unexpected increase in a bill. The lender is allowed, by law, to collect an additional two months worth of payments for this purpose.
FYI: Yearly Statements. At the end of each year, the lender reviews your escrow account to provide you with an account disclosure statement. The statement includes details of the payments into and out of the account. It will list the specific payments made to the tax collector by date. The statement also provides an analysis what your payments will be for the upcoming year. It's common for property taxes to increase over time as the assessed value of your property also increases. Additionally, you may overpay or underpay for the year. You'll either be issued a refund or owe the lender extra money. |
Delinquent Property Taxes
Delinquent City & County Real Estate (Property) Taxes are collected by the Westmoreland County Tax Claim Bureau. The Tax Claim Bureau is mandated by the Pennsylvania real estate taxation laws to collect delinquent taxes and to conduct tax sales. The Tax Claim Bureau may be reached by phone at 724.830.3428.
Delinquent School Real Estate (Property) Taxes are collected by MBM Collections, LLC - 100 Purity Road - Suite 3 - Pittsburgh, PA 15235 - 412-242-9615 (ext #204) - www.mbm-tax.net - tax@mbm-law.net
Delinquent School Real Estate (Property) Taxes are collected by MBM Collections, LLC - 100 Purity Road - Suite 3 - Pittsburgh, PA 15235 - 412-242-9615 (ext #204) - www.mbm-tax.net - tax@mbm-law.net
Business Gross Receipts Taxes (Business Privilege/Mercantile Taxes)
Business Privilege Taxes (BPTAX) and Mercantile Taxes are collected through the City Tax Office.. Business gross receipts taxes are levied on the privilege of doing business within the City of Jeannette. They are collected on a quarterly basis. For more information, please see the PA Taxation Manual (page 47) for more information on Business Gross Receipts taxes.
Blank 2023 Business Privilege Tax/Mercantile Tax Form: HERE Tax rates are as follows (updated 2023): Service/Rental/Retail (2/3 mill of Gross Sales) | .00067 Wholesale (1/2 mill of Gross Volume) | .0005 |
Address:
City of Jeannette Attn: Business Privilege Tax Dept. 110 S 2nd Street Jeannette, PA 15644 (724) 527-4000 ext 14, 15, or 16 |
Business Privilege Taxes |BPT are collected by the City Tax Office 724.527.4000 x14 x15 and x16
Delinquent City/County Property Taxes |Collections are handled by Westmoreland County Tax Claims Bureau 724.830.3428
Delinquent School Property Taxes| Collections are handled by MBM Collections LLC - 412-242-9615 (ext #204)
Garbage Exoneration | You may have your Trash Bill exonerated by following the instructions listed here.
Mercantile Taxes |Mercantile Taxes are collected by City Tax Office. 724.527.4000 x14 x 15 and x16
Sewage Billing |Sewage billing for Jeannette is handled by the Municipal Authority of Westmoreland County. 724.755.5800
Water Billing |Water billing for Jeannette is handled by the Municipal Authority of Westmoreland County. 724.755.5800
Delinquent City/County Property Taxes |Collections are handled by Westmoreland County Tax Claims Bureau 724.830.3428
Delinquent School Property Taxes| Collections are handled by MBM Collections LLC - 412-242-9615 (ext #204)
Garbage Exoneration | You may have your Trash Bill exonerated by following the instructions listed here.
Mercantile Taxes |Mercantile Taxes are collected by City Tax Office. 724.527.4000 x14 x 15 and x16
Sewage Billing |Sewage billing for Jeannette is handled by the Municipal Authority of Westmoreland County. 724.755.5800
Water Billing |Water billing for Jeannette is handled by the Municipal Authority of Westmoreland County. 724.755.5800