18824 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 18824 (Hop Bottom, Pennsylvania) pay a median of $2,173/year in property taxes on homes valued at $172,600. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.26%, which is 6% below the Pennsylvania state average of 1.34%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 18824 is approximately $181, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Susquehanna County. This is $631 less than the Pennsylvania average of $2,804/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Pennsylvania, 18824 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 18847 (1.26%) and 16351 (1.26%).

In Hop Bottom, property taxes represent approximately 2.8% of the median household income of $76,250, 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.