Montour County, PA Property Taxes (2026)

Montour County owners pay a median of $2,475 a year on a median home value of $240,300, an effective rate of 1.03%. That's the 63rd-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

1.03%

63rd highest of 67 in PA

Median annual bill

$2,475

~$206/month

Median home value

$240,300

Pennsylvania county median

1.29%

Effective rate

What a protest could save you in Montour County

Enter the market value from your appraisal notice. We apply Montour County's 1.03% effective rate and a 10–15% reduction, the typical range for successful protests.

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Est. annual tax
$2,475
Savings at 10–15% off
$248–$371
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Montour County vs. Pennsylvania vs. U.S. property tax rates

Montour County1.03%
Pennsylvania county median1.29%
U.S. county median0.84%

Key stat: Montour County's effective property tax rate is 1.03%, vs. 1.29% for the median Pennsylvania county and 0.84% for the median U.S. county. It ranks 63rd 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 Montour County

  1. 1

    Review your assessment notice

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

  2. 2

    File your appeal before the deadline

    The Montour 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 $2,475 bill, 10–15% off is $248–$371 a year.

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Property tax exemptions in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania homeowners may qualify for exemptions that reduce taxable value. Check with the Montour 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 Montour County, Pennsylvania?
The median effective property tax rate in Montour County is 1.03%: a median annual bill of $2,475 on a median home value of $240,300. That's the 63rd-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 Montour County?
The median Montour County property tax bill is $2,475 a year, about $206 a month, compared with a Pennsylvania county median of $2,373.
What is the deadline to appeal property taxes in Montour County?
The deadline to appeal in Montour County is Varies by county. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment cycle.
Is Montour County a high property tax area?
Montour County's 1.03% effective rate is below the Pennsylvania county median of 1.29% and above the U.S. county median of 0.84%. That's the 63rd-highest rate of 67 Pennsylvania counties with Census data.
Can TaxDrop help lower my Montour County property taxes?
TaxDrop analyzes your property against local comparable sales and helps you appeal your assessment.

Property taxes in nearby counties

Northumberland County

Rate: 1.17%

Median bill: $1,778

Columbia County

Rate: 1.14%

Median bill: $2,266

Union County

Rate: 1.20%

Median bill: $2,667

Snyder County

Rate: 1.17%

Median bill: $2,402

Sullivan County

Rate: 1.05%

Median bill: $1,959

Lycoming County

Rate: 1.35%

Median bill: $2,647

Schuylkill County

Rate: 1.53%

Median bill: $2,147

Luzerne County

Rate: 1.53%

Median bill: $2,506

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