18812 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 18812 (Brackney, Pennsylvania) pay a median of $3,131/year in property taxes on homes valued at $238,500. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.31%, which is near the Pennsylvania state average of 1.34%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 18812 is approximately $261, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Susquehanna County. This is $327 more than the Pennsylvania average of $2,804/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Pennsylvania, 18812 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 18051 (1.31%) and 18445 (1.31%).

In Brackney, property taxes represent approximately 3.7% of the median household income of $85,417, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

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. Susquehanna 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. File your Homestead Exclusion application with your school district immediately upon purchase; the exclusion amount varies by district and applies to school operating taxes.