17316 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 17316 (East Berlin, Pennsylvania) pay a median of $4,020/year in property taxes on homes valued at $282,500. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.42%, which is 6% above the Pennsylvania state average of 1.34%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 17316 is approximately $335, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Adams County. This is $1,216 more than the Pennsylvania average of $2,804/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Pennsylvania, 17316 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 15681 (1.42%) and 19317 (1.42%).

In East Berlin, property taxes represent approximately 4.4% of the median household income of $91,484, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Pennsylvania assesses property at fair market value with no statewide cap; Adams County reassesses according to its schedule, and your property will be valued at current market conditions upon purchase. Homeowners age 65+, surviving spouses, and disabled persons earning ≤$35,000 qualify for the Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program, which provides annual rebates up to $975 — file with the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue by June 30. Contact the Adams County Assessor within 30 days of closing to file for your school district's Homestead Exclusion (amounts vary by district) and verify the assessed value on the assessment roll.