Armstrong County, PA Property Taxes (2026)

Armstrong County owners pay a median of $2,175 a year on a median home value of $146,300, an effective rate of 1.49%. That's the 17th-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

1.49%

17th highest of 67 in PA

Median annual bill

$2,175

~$181/month

Median home value

$146,300

Pennsylvania county median

1.29%

Effective rate

What a protest could save you in Armstrong County

Enter the market value from your appraisal notice. We apply Armstrong County's 1.49% effective rate and a 10–15% reduction, the typical range for successful protests.

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Est. annual tax
$2,180
Savings at 10–15% off
$218–$327
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Armstrong County vs. Pennsylvania vs. U.S. property tax rates

Armstrong County1.49%
Pennsylvania county median1.29%
U.S. county median0.84%

Key stat: Armstrong County's effective property tax rate is 1.49%, vs. 1.29% for the median Pennsylvania county and 0.84% for the median U.S. county. It ranks 17th 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 Armstrong County

  1. 1

    Review your assessment notice

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

  2. 2

    File your appeal before the deadline

    The Armstrong 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 $2,175 bill, 10–15% off is $218–$326 a year.

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Property tax exemptions in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania homeowners may qualify for exemptions that reduce taxable value. Check with the Armstrong 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 Armstrong County, Pennsylvania?
The median effective property tax rate in Armstrong County is 1.49%: a median annual bill of $2,175 on a median home value of $146,300. That's the 17th-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 Armstrong County?
The median Armstrong County property tax bill is $2,175 a year, about $181 a month, compared with a Pennsylvania county median of $2,373.
What is the deadline to appeal property taxes in Armstrong County?
The deadline to appeal in Armstrong County is Varies by county. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment cycle.
Is Armstrong County a high property tax area?
Armstrong County's 1.49% effective rate is above the Pennsylvania county median of 1.29% and above the U.S. county median of 0.84%. That's the 17th-highest rate of 67 Pennsylvania counties with Census data.
Can TaxDrop help lower my Armstrong County property taxes?
TaxDrop analyzes your property against local comparable sales and helps you appeal your assessment.

Property taxes in nearby counties

Indiana County

Rate: 1.56%

Median bill: $2,271

Butler County

Rate: 1.07%

Median bill: $2,950

Clarion County

Rate: 0.97%

Median bill: $1,477

Jefferson County

Rate: 1.11%

Median bill: $1,411

Westmoreland County

Rate: 1.28%

Median bill: $2,473

Allegheny County

Rate: 1.57%

Median bill: $3,399

Venango County

Rate: 1.32%

Median bill: $1,509

Cambria County

Rate: 1.28%

Median bill: $1,487

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