Centre County, PA Property Taxes (2026)

Centre County owners pay a median of $3,282 a year on a median home value of $308,100, an effective rate of 1.07%. That's the 58th-highest rate of 67 Pennsylvania counties with Census data, below 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

1.07%

58th highest of 67 in PA

Median annual bill

$3,282

~$274/month

Median home value

$308,100

Pennsylvania county median

1.29%

Effective rate

What a protest could save you in Centre County

Enter the market value from your appraisal notice. We apply Centre County's 1.07% effective rate and a 10–15% reduction, the typical range for successful protests.

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Est. annual tax
$3,297
Savings at 10–15% off
$330–$495
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Centre County vs. Pennsylvania vs. U.S. property tax rates

Centre County1.07%
Pennsylvania county median1.29%
U.S. county median0.84%

Key stat: Centre County's effective property tax rate is 1.07%, vs. 1.29% for the median Pennsylvania county and 0.84% for the median U.S. county. It ranks 58th 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 Centre County

  1. 1

    Review your assessment notice

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

  2. 2

    File your appeal before the deadline

    The Centre 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 $3,282 bill, 10–15% off is $328–$492 a year.

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Property tax exemptions in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania homeowners may qualify for exemptions that reduce taxable value. Check with the Centre 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 Centre County, Pennsylvania?
The median effective property tax rate in Centre County is 1.07%: a median annual bill of $3,282 on a median home value of $308,100. That's the 58th-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 Centre County?
The median Centre County property tax bill is $3,282 a year, about $274 a month, compared with a Pennsylvania county median of $2,373.
What is the deadline to appeal property taxes in Centre County?
The deadline to appeal in Centre County is Varies by county. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment cycle.
Is Centre County a high property tax area?
Centre County's 1.07% effective rate is below the Pennsylvania county median of 1.29% and above the U.S. county median of 0.84%. That's the 58th-highest rate of 67 Pennsylvania counties with Census data.
Can TaxDrop help lower my Centre County property taxes?
TaxDrop analyzes your property against local comparable sales and helps you appeal your assessment.

Property taxes in nearby counties

Mifflin County

Rate: 1.56%

Median bill: $2,227

Clinton County

Rate: 1.14%

Median bill: $2,047

Clearfield County

Rate: 1.19%

Median bill: $1,488

Huntingdon County

Rate: 0.91%

Median bill: $1,648

Juniata County

Rate: 1.05%

Median bill: $2,167

Blair County

Rate: 1.09%

Median bill: $1,711

Cameron County

Rate: 1.67%

Median bill: $1,470

Union County

Rate: 1.20%

Median bill: $2,667

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