15540 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 15540 (Fort Hill, Pennsylvania) pay a median of $1,786/year in property taxes on homes valued at $178,600. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.00%, which is 26% below the Pennsylvania state average of 1.34%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 15540 is approximately $149, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Somerset County. This is $1,018 less than the Pennsylvania average of $2,804/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Pennsylvania, 15540 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 16624 (1.00%) and 19472 (1.00%).

In Fort Hill, property taxes represent approximately 2.6% of the median household income of $69,009, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Somerset County assessments lack a state cap and can increase annually — file a Homestead Exclusion with your school district assessor to remove a district-determined amount (typically $15,000–$50,000) from your school taxable value. If you are a senior, disabled person, or eligible widow earning ≤$35,000, also apply for Pennsylvania's Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program with the PA Department of Revenue by June 30 annually. Contact your school district assessor within 30 days of purchase to file your Homestead Exclusion and confirm the deadline and exemption amount specific to your district.