Berks County, PA Property Taxes (2026)

Berks County owners pay a median of $4,238 a year on a median home value of $239,700, an effective rate of 1.77%. That's the 3rd-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

1.77%

3rd highest of 67 in PA

Median annual bill

$4,238

~$353/month

Median home value

$239,700

Pennsylvania county median

1.29%

Effective rate

What a protest could save you in Berks County

Enter the market value from your appraisal notice. We apply Berks County's 1.77% effective rate and a 10–15% reduction, the typical range for successful protests.

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Est. annual tax
$4,243
Savings at 10–15% off
$424–$636
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Berks County vs. Pennsylvania vs. U.S. property tax rates

Berks County1.77%
Pennsylvania county median1.29%
U.S. county median0.84%

Key stat: Berks County's effective property tax rate is 1.77%, vs. 1.29% for the median Pennsylvania county and 0.84% for the median U.S. county. It ranks 3rd 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 Berks County

  1. 1

    Review your assessment notice

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

  2. 2

    File your appeal before the deadline

    The Berks 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 $4,238 bill, 10–15% off is $424–$636 a year.

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Property tax exemptions in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania homeowners may qualify for exemptions that reduce taxable value. Check with the Berks 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 Berks County, Pennsylvania?
The median effective property tax rate in Berks County is 1.77%: a median annual bill of $4,238 on a median home value of $239,700. That's the 3rd-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 Berks County?
The median Berks County property tax bill is $4,238 a year, about $353 a month, compared with a Pennsylvania county median of $2,373.
What is the deadline to appeal property taxes in Berks County?
The deadline to appeal in Berks County is Varies by county. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment cycle.
Is Berks County a high property tax area?
Berks County's 1.77% effective rate is above the Pennsylvania county median of 1.29% and above the U.S. county median of 0.84%. That's the 3rd-highest rate of 67 Pennsylvania counties with Census data.
Can TaxDrop help lower my Berks County property taxes?
TaxDrop analyzes your property against local comparable sales and helps you appeal your assessment.

Property taxes in nearby counties

Lehigh County

Rate: 1.66%

Median bill: $4,591

Schuylkill County

Rate: 1.53%

Median bill: $2,147

Lebanon County

Rate: 1.40%

Median bill: $3,180

Lancaster County

Rate: 1.41%

Median bill: $3,941

Chester County

Rate: 1.34%

Median bill: $6,191

Montgomery County

Rate: 1.41%

Median bill: $5,776

Carbon County

Rate: 1.50%

Median bill: $2,914

Northampton County

Rate: 1.65%

Median bill: $4,710

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