The Department of Revenue recently mailed over 348,000 Real Estate Tax bills for 2025. You may have received one if you own a property in Philadelphia. Paying this tax on time and in full is important, as it provides funding for the local school district, police, and fire departments, among other essential City services.
It’s best to pay early
The 2025 bills are due March 31, but you don’t have to wait until the deadline. You’ll avoid extra charges, keep your account up-to-date, and protect your house from a tax sale if you pay early. Even if you only have a legal interest in the property, you should still ensure this tax is paid by the deadline.
Still haven’t received your bill?
It’s possible your bill is delayed or even missing. But you are still responsible for paying it, and we make it easy to pay, even if you don’t have the bill. The Philadelphia Tax Center makes it easy to view and pay your bill. Use the “Property” panel on the homepage to find your property and follow the prompts. You don’t need a username and password.
Here are four easy ways to pay
- The quickest way to pay is online. It’s easy, safe, and secure. Paying this tax online doesn’t require a username and password but creating one would let you see all your property balances in one place, especially if you own or manage multiple properties. You can pay with eCheck for FREE. Debit and credit card payments have a service fee.
- You can also pay by phone. Just call (833) 913-0795 and be ready to share your bank details. You can use eCheck for free, but you’ll need to share your routing and account numbers.
- You can even pay in person at one of our three walk-in municipal service centers. Our North Philadelphia Municipal Services Center is finally open!
You can skip the line and use the drop-box option available at our Center City location. It’s in the main lobby on the JFK side of the building. Just place your payment voucher and a check or money order in a sealed envelope and drop it in the Revenue Dropbox. Remember to write your account number on your check or money order and make it payable to the City of Philadelphia.
- If you’d rather mail your payment, here’s the address:
Philadelphia Dept. of Revenue
P.O. Box 8409
Philadelphia, PA 19101-8409
Make sure to include your payment voucher.
We can help
You can get help reducing your bill or paying it in affordable installments if you live on your property. Even if you have a mortgage, you can still get help. In case you don’t qualify for assistance, you should call (215) 686-6442 and ask about setting up a payment plan.
Do you have a mortgage?
If you have a home mortgage loan, your property tax bills may go directly to your mortgage company. Most lenders set up an escrow account so that home buyers pay their property taxes as part of their regular mortgage payments. But not all mortgages have escrow accounts. Check with your lender if you’re unsure about escrow accounts.
