About the Department

The Finance Department ensures the financial stability of the city by managing all financial functions in an efficient, cost-effective and responsive manner. The finance department oversees long range strategic financial planning and provides city departments and the public with timely and accurate financial information, while assuring clarity and accountability.

Information Resources

• 2009 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (entire report - 1.2 MB)
• 2009 Comprehensive Annual Report by section:
  • Cover
  • Introduction
  • Table of Contents
  • Independent Auditor's Report, Management Discussion and Analysis, Financial Statements (pages 6 -84)
  • pages 85-98
  • pages 99-106
  • pages 107-131
  • pages 131-134
• 2008 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (entire report - 1.8 MB)
• 2008 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report by section:
  
  • Cover & Introduction
  • Independant Auditor's Report
  • Table of Contents
  • Pages 85-98
  • Pages 99-106
  • Pages 107-130
  • Pages 131-134 (Appendix)
• 2007 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (4.8MB)
• 2006 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (9 MB)
• 2005 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (15 MB)
• 2004 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (1.5 MB)
• 2003 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (9 MB)
• Tax Reference Guide
• City Budget
• Tax Forms

Tax Certifications

Requests for Tax Certifications may be directed to the following:

City of Allentown
Room 110
435 Hamilton Street
Allentown, PA 18101

Please include the following with your request:

• Property location
• Self-addressed stamped envelope
• Service fee of $20

Payment of Tax Bills

Payments are accepted at the following locations:

• City Hall – Room 110, during normal business hours
• Yellow drop box, located outside of City Hall ; (checks only, please)
• Wachovia Bank Branches

The City of Allentown offers credit card payments through “Official Payments Corporation”. 

Click here to use Official Payments