17071 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 17071 (New Germantown, Pennsylvania) pay a median of $2,188/year in property taxes on homes valued at $165,900. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.32%, which is near the Pennsylvania state average of 1.34%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 17071 is approximately $182, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Perry County. This is $616 less than the Pennsylvania average of $2,804/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Pennsylvania, 17071 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 15501 (1.32%) and 17263 (1.32%).

In New Germantown, property taxes represent approximately 3.6% of the median household income of $60,972, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Pennsylvania properties are assessed at fair market value with no statewide cap; Perry County uses a standard reassessment process, and your property will be valued at current market rates on the assessment roll. Homeowners age 65+, surviving spouses, or disabled persons with annual income ≤$35,000 qualify for the Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program, which rebates up to $975 annually — apply to the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue by June 30 each year. Contact the Perry County Assessor immediately after closing to claim your school district's Homestead Exclusion (the exclusion amount is set by your specific school district) and file within 30 days to begin reducing school tax liability.