16035 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 16035 (Forestville, Pennsylvania) pay a median of $1,477/year in property taxes on homes valued at $237,500. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.62%, which is 54% below the Pennsylvania state average of 1.34%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 16035 is approximately $123, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Butler County. This is $1,327 less than the Pennsylvania average of $2,804/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Pennsylvania, 16035 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 15429 (0.62%) and 18829 (0.63%).

In Forestville, property taxes represent approximately 2.4% of the median household income of $60,385, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Pennsylvania has no statewide property tax cap; Butler County Assessor reassesses properties periodically, and your tax bill may increase substantially if your assessment is raised at sale or thereafter. Seniors, widows/widowers, and disabled homeowners earning ≤$35,000 annually should apply for Pennsylvania's Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program through the Department of Revenue — eligible residents receive annual rebates of $250–$1,000+. Within 30 days of closing, contact the Butler County Assessor to confirm your assessed value and apply for any available school district or municipal homestead exclusions.