18256 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 18256 (Weston, Pennsylvania) pay a median of $1,250/year in property taxes on homes valued at $154,700. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.81%, which is 40% below the Pennsylvania state average of 1.34%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 18256 is approximately $104, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Luzerne County. This is $1,554 less than the Pennsylvania average of $2,804/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Pennsylvania, 18256 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 15637 (0.81%) and 19405 (0.81%).

Pennsylvania does not reassess property at sale; your assessed value remains stable unless the property is physically improved or the county conducts a countywide reassessment. Luzerne County offers a Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program for seniors (62+), widows, and disabled persons earning ≤$35,000 annually — apply by June 30 each year through the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue. Register your Homestead Exclusion claim with your school district immediately upon purchase; the exclusion amount is district-specific and applies only to school operating taxes.