18923 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 18923 (Fountainville, Pennsylvania) pay a median of $4,848/year in property taxes on homes valued at $414,700. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.17%, which is 13% below the Pennsylvania state average of 1.34%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 18923 is approximately $404, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Bucks County. This is $2,044 more than the Pennsylvania average of $2,804/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Pennsylvania, 18923 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 17760 (1.17%) and 16827 (1.17%).

In Fountainville, property taxes represent approximately 6.3% of the median household income of $76,469, 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. Bucks 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 within 60 days of closing; exclusion amounts vary by district and reduce your school tax bill.