| TAXES All property owners in the Borough pay three different kinds of real estate (property) tax. The Borough levies the local tax, the County of Bucks levies the County real estate tax and the Quakertown Community School District levies the school real estate tax. The current rates for each of these three real estate taxes are based on the per thousand dollar evaluation of the property you own according to the following rates: Borough $6.50/$1,000 of evaluation County $59.00/$1,000 of evaluation School $324.00/$1,000 of evaluation (The average residential property owner in the Borough pays approximately $30 to $40 in Borough real estate tax.) All residents of the Quakertown School District must pay a 1.5% earned income tax. 1 percent is levied by the school district and the Borough levies .5%. The Borough collects the tax for residents that live in the Borough. In addition to the earned income tax, The Quakertown Community School District also assesses a per capita tax and a 1% Real Estate Transfer Tax. Also, all buyers and sellers of real estate in the Borough pay a 1% real estate transfer tax at the time of sale of the property. These three taxes (local real estate tax, earned income tax and real estate transfer tax) are the only taxes paid by residents/property owners to the Borough. |
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Earned Income Tax questions should be addressed to the
Earned Income Tax Office at 215-536-5001. The Earned Income Tax Office is located in Borough Hall and is open from 8:30 to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. |
Real Estate Taxes are paid to Deborah A. Mininger 528 W. Broad Street, PO Box 580. Office hours vary by the month. For more information, call 215-536-3651. |
School related tax questions should be addressed to the School District Tax Office at 215-529-2024 |
