City Real Estate Tax

Location & Hours: 

City Hall (435 Hamilton St), 2nd Floor

Monday - Friday

8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

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City Real Estate (CRE) Taxes, Garbage, and Stormwater Fees (if applicable) are billed each year on or before February 1st.

In accordance with state law, the City offers a 2% discount on the City Real Estate Tax portion only, if paid in full on or before April 5th of the year in which the tax was due.

If the discount period is missed, the gross tax is due on or before July 15th.

A penalty of 10% is assessed on all unpaid taxes and fees as of July 16th and must be received by December 31st.

The real estate taxes and fees may be paid in installments, in which ¼ of the entire bill is paid by the following due dates:

    • April 15th
    • May 15th
    • June 15th
    • July 15th

A property owner electing to use the installment option shall make the first payment no later than April 15th.

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Laws

Article IV - Payment of Property Taxes; Discounts and Penalties
Chapter 525 - Solid Waste
Article XI § 270-71 - Stormwater Utility Fee

Resources

Lehigh County Assessment
Garbage, Water and Sewer Rebates