18826 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 18826 (Kingsley, Pennsylvania) pay a median of $2,393/year in property taxes on homes valued at $246,400. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.97%, which is 28% below the Pennsylvania state average of 1.34%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 18826 is approximately $199, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Susquehanna County. This is $411 less than the Pennsylvania average of $2,804/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Pennsylvania, 18826 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 15679 (0.97%) and 16131 (0.97%).

In Kingsley, property taxes represent approximately 2.7% of the median household income of $87,188, 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.