What is the effective property tax rate in Pennsylvania?

Pennsylvania's statewide effective property tax rate is about 1.26% of home value per year. Your county's rate will differ, and disabled-veteran exemptions can reduce or eliminate the bill.

Pennsylvania Disabled Veteran Property Tax Exemption

2026 rules · verified against Pennsylvania's primary source

Pennsylvania fully exempts the primary residence of a veteran rated 100% permanent & total (or paid at the 100% rate).

Who qualifies and how much

100% permanent & total service-connected disability; wartime service; must occupy as principal residence; financial-need requirement (income of $114,637 or less presumed to have need, effective 1/1/2025). Full exemption if qualified. Effective rate source: Tax Foundation 2026.

100PTfull exemption from real property taxes on principal residence (need-based)

noteAlso covers blind, paraplegic, or loss of two or more limbs due to service.

Full exemption at 100% P&T?

Yes

Effective property tax rate

1.26%

Source: https://myarmybenefits.us.army.mil/Benefit-Library/State/Territory-Benefits/Pennsylvania · verified July 2026

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Pennsylvania Disabled Veteran Property Tax Exemption

2026 rules · verified against Pennsylvania's primary source

Pennsylvania fully exempts the primary residence of a veteran rated 100% permanent & total (or paid at the 100% rate).

Who qualifies and how much

100PTfull exemption from real property taxes on principal residence (need-based)

noteAlso covers blind, paraplegic, or loss of two or more limbs due to service.

Full exemption at 100% P&T?

Yes

Effective property tax rate

1.26%

Source: https://myarmybenefits.us.army.mil/Benefit-Library/State/Territory-Benefits/Pennsylvania · verified July 2026

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