16932 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 16932 (Mainesburg, Pennsylvania) pay a median of $1,917/year in property taxes on homes valued at $265,800. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.72%, which is 46% below the Pennsylvania state average of 1.34%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 16932 is approximately $160, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Tioga County. This is $887 less than the Pennsylvania average of $2,804/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Pennsylvania, 16932 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 19035 (0.72%) and 16675 (0.72%).

In Mainesburg, property taxes represent approximately 2.4% of the median household income of $79,115, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Pennsylvania has no statewide property tax cap; Tioga County Assessor sets assessments locally, and reassessment may occur at any time, increasing your property tax burden. Seniors (65+), widows/widowers, and disabled homeowners earning ≤$35,000 should apply for Pennsylvania's Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program via the Department of Revenue — eligible applicants receive annual rebates of $250–$1,000+. Contact the Tioga County Assessor within 30 days of purchase to confirm your base assessment and apply for school district homestead exclusions that reduce taxable value.