Columbia County property tax, in one number.
The typical Columbia County homeowner pays $2,286 a year on a $206,200 home. That's below the Pennsylvania rate (1.30%) and above the U.S. rate (0.94%).
Estimate my taxColumbia County at a glance
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- Bills are rising faster than values.The median tax paid went from $1,599 in 2015 to $2,230 in 2024 (+39%), and home values changed +36%.
- 46th highest rate in Pennsylvania.Out of 67 Pennsylvania counties with full data. Nationally, the rate is higher than in 72% of U.S. counties.
- Mortgage holders pay more.Homes with a mortgage paid a median $2,346, versus $2,218 for homes owned outright, often because they're newer, higher-value or more recently reassessed.
The data, charted
Median tax paid & effective rate
Owners vs renters
Neighboring counties
Largest Pennsylvania counties
| County | Median tax | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Allegheny County | $3,451 | 1.52% |
| Montgomery County | $5,875 | 1.35% |
| Bucks County | $5,826 | 1.31% |
| Columbia County | $2,286 | 1.11% |
| Philadelphia County | $2,003 | 0.82% |
| Pennsylvania | $3,311 | 1.30% |
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Effective property tax rates in and around Columbia County.
Cities and towns in Columbia County
Places with at least 2,000 owner-occupied homes and reliable survey data.
- Berwick1.16% · $1,813
Good to know
What is the property tax rate in Columbia County?
The effective rate is about 1.11%. The median homeowner pays $2,286 a year on a home worth a median $206,200 (ACS 2020–2024). The legal tax rates set by each taxing unit are different numbers; the effective rate is what owners actually pay as a share of value.
How much is property tax on a $200,000 home in Columbia County?
About $2,220 a year, or roughly $185 a month, at Columbia County's average effective rate of 1.11%. Homestead, senior, veteran or other exemptions can lower the real bill, and a recent purchase or reassessment can raise it.
Why is my bill different from this estimate?
Your bill depends on your home's assessed value from the county assessment office, the exact taxing units where you live (county, city, school district, special districts) and any exemptions you get. These figures are medians across all owner-occupied homes, not a bill for any address.
How current is this data?
It comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024, the latest release. Homeowners report the taxes they paid, so the numbers lag current bills by one to two years. We update the site when the Census Bureau publishes new estimates each December.
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