Adams County, PA Property Taxes (2026)

Adams County owners pay a median of $3,569 a year on a median home value of $256,100, an effective rate of 1.39%. That's the 26th-highest rate of 67 Pennsylvania counties with Census data, above the Pennsylvania county median of 1.29%.

Updated October 2026 · Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023)

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Effective tax rate

1.39%

26th highest of 67 in PA

Median annual bill

$3,569

~$297/month

Median home value

$256,100

Pennsylvania county median

1.29%

Effective rate

What a protest could save you in Adams County

Enter the market value from your appraisal notice. We apply Adams County's 1.39% effective rate and a 10–15% reduction, the typical range for successful protests.

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Est. annual tax
$3,560
Savings at 10–15% off
$356–$534
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Adams County vs. Pennsylvania vs. U.S. property tax rates

Adams County1.39%
Pennsylvania county median1.29%
U.S. county median0.84%

Key stat: Adams County's effective property tax rate is 1.39%, vs. 1.29% for the median Pennsylvania county and 0.84% for the median U.S. county. It ranks 26th of 67 in Pennsylvania. Effective rate = median tax bill ÷ median home value, so it already reflects typical exemptions. (Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023))

How to appeal your property taxes in Adams County

  1. 1

    Review your assessment notice

    Check the assessed value from the Adams County Board of Assessment Appeals. Compare it to recent sales of similar homes nearby.

  2. 2

    File your appeal before the deadline

    The Adams County deadline is Varies by county. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment year.

  3. 3

    Gather evidence

    Recent comparable sales, photos of condition issues, repair estimates or an independent appraisal.

  4. 4

    Present your case

    Submit evidence or attend a hearing with the County Board of Assessment Appeals.

  5. 5

    Get your decision

    If you win, your assessed value and bill go down. On a $3,569 bill, 10–15% off is $357–$535 a year.

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Property tax exemptions in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania homeowners may qualify for exemptions that reduce taxable value. Check with the Adams County Board of Assessment Appeals for amounts.

Homestead exemption

For your primary residence. Reduces the value used to calculate your bill.

Senior / over-65

Many states add an exemption or freeze for owners 65 and older.

Disability

For homeowners with qualifying disabilities, often similar to the over-65 benefit.

Veterans

Disabled veterans may get partial or full exemptions depending on rating.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Adams County, Pennsylvania?
The median effective property tax rate in Adams County is 1.39%: a median annual bill of $3,569 on a median home value of $256,100. That's the 26th-highest rate of 67 Pennsylvania counties with Census data. Your own rate depends on which city, school district and special districts you're in. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023).
How much are property taxes in Adams County?
The median Adams County property tax bill is $3,569 a year, about $297 a month, compared with a Pennsylvania county median of $2,373.
What is the deadline to appeal property taxes in Adams County?
The deadline to appeal in Adams County is Varies by county. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment cycle.
Is Adams County a high property tax area?
Adams County's 1.39% effective rate is above the Pennsylvania county median of 1.29% and above the U.S. county median of 0.84%. That's the 26th-highest rate of 67 Pennsylvania counties with Census data.
Can TaxDrop help lower my Adams County property taxes?
TaxDrop analyzes your property against local comparable sales and helps you appeal your assessment.

Property taxes in nearby counties

Cumberland County

Rate: 1.21%

Median bill: $3,180

York County

Rate: 1.68%

Median bill: $3,947

Franklin County

Rate: 1.11%

Median bill: $2,634

Perry County

Rate: 1.25%

Median bill: $2,775

Dauphin County

Rate: 1.43%

Median bill: $3,171

Juniata County

Rate: 1.05%

Median bill: $2,167

Fulton County

Rate: 1.03%

Median bill: $2,118

Lancaster County

Rate: 1.41%

Median bill: $3,941

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