Susquehanna County, PA Property Taxes (2026)

Susquehanna County owners pay a median of $2,373 a year on a median home value of $206,700, an effective rate of 1.15%. That's the 49th-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

1.15%

49th highest of 67 in PA

Median annual bill

$2,373

~$198/month

Median home value

$206,700

Pennsylvania county median

1.29%

Effective rate

What a protest could save you in Susquehanna County

Enter the market value from your appraisal notice. We apply Susquehanna County's 1.15% effective rate and a 10–15% reduction, the typical range for successful protests.

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Est. annual tax
$2,377
Savings at 10–15% off
$238–$357
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Susquehanna County vs. Pennsylvania vs. U.S. property tax rates

Susquehanna County1.15%
Pennsylvania county median1.29%
U.S. county median0.84%

Key stat: Susquehanna County's effective property tax rate is 1.15%, vs. 1.29% for the median Pennsylvania county and 0.84% for the median U.S. county. It ranks 49th 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 Susquehanna County

  1. 1

    Review your assessment notice

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

  2. 2

    File your appeal before the deadline

    The Susquehanna 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 $2,373 bill, 10–15% off is $237–$356 a year.

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Property tax exemptions in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania homeowners may qualify for exemptions that reduce taxable value. Check with the Susquehanna 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 Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania?
The median effective property tax rate in Susquehanna County is 1.15%: a median annual bill of $2,373 on a median home value of $206,700. That's the 49th-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 Susquehanna County?
The median Susquehanna County property tax bill is $2,373 a year, about $198 a month, compared with a Pennsylvania county median of $2,373.
What is the deadline to appeal property taxes in Susquehanna County?
The deadline to appeal in Susquehanna County is Varies by county. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment cycle.
Is Susquehanna County a high property tax area?
Susquehanna County's 1.15% effective rate is below the Pennsylvania county median of 1.29% and above the U.S. county median of 0.84%. That's the 49th-highest rate of 67 Pennsylvania counties with Census data.
Can TaxDrop help lower my Susquehanna County property taxes?
TaxDrop analyzes your property against local comparable sales and helps you appeal your assessment.

Property taxes in nearby counties

Wyoming County

Rate: 1.34%

Median bill: $2,763

Lackawanna County

Rate: 1.53%

Median bill: $2,910

Wayne County

Rate: 1.26%

Median bill: $2,882

Bradford County

Rate: 1.16%

Median bill: $2,110

Sullivan County

Rate: 1.05%

Median bill: $1,959

Luzerne County

Rate: 1.53%

Median bill: $2,506

Pike County

Rate: 1.40%

Median bill: $3,502

Monroe County

Rate: 1.84%

Median bill: $4,435

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