16040 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 16040 (Hilliards, Pennsylvania) pay a median of $1,800/year in property taxes on homes valued at $168,800. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.07%, which is 21% below the Pennsylvania state average of 1.34%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 16040 is approximately $150, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Butler County. This is $1,004 less than the Pennsylvania average of $2,804/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Pennsylvania, 16040 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 15542 (1.07%) and 17846 (1.07%).

In Hilliards, property taxes represent approximately 2.0% of the median household income of $87,891, 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.