Question 1

When are taxes due?

Accepted Answer

2026 Real Estate Due Dates - (County/Township/Refuse)
 
Discount Deadline: April 30, 2026
Face Value Deadline:  June 30, 2026
Last Day Before 10% Penalty: June 30, 2026

Question 2

When are school bills mailed?

Accepted Answer

School bills are mailed around July 1st.

Question 3

What is an interim bill?

Accepted Answer

An interim tax bill is primarily issued when you have built a new home, subdivided your property or when improvements are made to an existing residence.  This is an additional tax bill – not to be confused with the yearly Borough and County Tax bill issued in February or the School tax bill issued each July 1st.

Question 4

How do I qualify for the homestead tax reduction?

Accepted Answer

Hatboro Borough residents receive a homestead tax reduction on their PRIMARY RESIDENCE ONLY.  All applications for the homestead exclusion must be received by the Board of Assessments on or before March 1 to be eligible for the reduction on the school tax bill. You are not required to file each year once you have been approved for the homestead exclusion. You would need to re-apply if you move or the title of the property changes name.  This relief is available to ALL homeowners who claim their Hatboro property as their primary residence. There are NO age or income restrictions.
 
Information and the application can be found here or on the Resources/Forms page.

Question 5

Who collects Hatboro's Earned Income Tax and Local Services Tax?

Accepted Answer

Berkheimer collects for both earned income tax and local services tax on behalf of the Borough of Hatboro.  All questions should be directed to 610-599-3139 or by visiting Berkheimer's website at https://www.hab-inc.com/. The Hatboro PSD code is 460501.

Question 6

My mortgage company pays my taxes, why did I receive a tax bill?

Accepted Answer

Tax bills are mailed to the property owner. It is the responsibility of the property owner to forward the tax bill to their mortgage company if required. The Tax Office should be updated immediately with any mailing address changes using this form.

Question 7

My taxes are past due. What should I do?

Accepted Answer

The Tax Office only collects current year taxes. If you are inquiring about prior year delinquent taxes please contact:
 
Delinquent Taxes Prior to 2024
Montgomery County Tax Claim Bureau

Delinquent Tax for 2024 and after:
Borough Taxes - Portnoff Law Associates 
County & School Taxes - Montgomery County Tax Claim Bureau

Question 8

How can I appeal my property assessment?

Accepted Answer

To appeal your property taxes, you must first determine if you are in fact paying a higher property tax than other homeowners whose homes have a value equal to yours.  If after an apples to apples comparison, you are paying the same or less than other homeowners in your area, you will probably not be eligible to receive any property tax relief.

After you find the market value, compare it to the sales price of comparable homes that have recently sold in your area to see if the values match.  Adjustments may need to be made for features of the sold listings that differ from yours.  But in the end, if you find that the true market value of your home is significantly lower than the property tax assessor’s perceived market value, then you should proceed with a property tax appeal.

Property tax appeal forms are at the Montgomerty County Board of Assessment Appeals website, or by clicking on this link: [Application to Appeal a Property Assessment].  There is a fee to have your appeal reviewed, so make sure you have done your homework and can substantiate your appeal.

Deadline for filing an appeal is August 1st to be effective for the following year.

Question 9

Why am I being charged a refuse fee?

Accepted Answer

All property owners are required to pay an annual refuse fee for  trash, recycling, and yard waste services rendered by the Borough of Hatboro.  These fees cover the cost of collection per property, a 5% admin fee, as well as a $50.00 capital fee that will  help fund future trash or recycling equipment. The current fee schedule can be found on the Hatboro Borough Website

Question 10

I have a question about the property tax/rent rebate programs. Who should I contact?

Accepted Answer

Pennsylvania Department of Revenue

Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program
This program supports homeowners and renters across Pennsylvania. This program provides a rebate ranging from $380 to $1,000 to eligible older adults and people with disabilities age 18 and older.

Eligibility
This program supports Pennsylvania homeowners and renters who meet the following criteria. 
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Age Criteria 
65 and older
Widows and widowers 50 and older 
People with disabilities 18 and older 
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Income Criteria 
​​In addition to age requirements, to qualify for the Property Tax/Rent Rebate, your household income must be $48,110 or less ​annually.  ​

To learn more visit the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue's "Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program"

For questions or if you need assistance, please call your local State Representative’s Office – Nancy Guenst at 215-259-5962.

Montgomery County Volunteer Emergency Services Tax Rebate Program
This program is designed to provide property tax relief to those individuals who maintain active volunteer service and those who are unable to do so due to injury incurred in the line of duty.

Volunteer Emergency Services Agency Supervisors must submit a signed and notarized Volunteer Eligibility list to the Montgomery County Finance Department no later than February 15, 2026. The Volunteer Eligibility List must be posted in an accessible common area of the agency’s facility.

Individuals named to the above list will need to submit proof of their County Real Estate tax payment along with the  self-identification form.

For additional information see the county's website here.

Hatboro-Horsham School District

Property Tax and Rent Rebate Program

To qualify for this discount-refund, applicants must have completed and received a refund from the Pennsylvania Property Tax and Rent Rebate Program.   To qualify, applicants must also have
a household income of no more than $46,520 annually
be 65 years of age or older: or
be a widow or widower aged 50 years of age or older; or
be permanently disabled and 18 years of age or older.

Hatboro residents must qualify for the state rebate program to qualify for the school rebate program.  Additional information and application can be found here.

Active Volunteer Tax Rebate Program

Volunteers that receive a rebate from Montgomery County for its program will be eligible to receive the same amount from the School District, up to a maximum of $1,500.  The program will be available to any resident of Hatboro or Horsham who volunteers with a company that serves the HHSD community:
Enterprise Fire Company of Hatboro
Horsham Fire Company
Horsham Fire Company Ambulance
Second Alarmers Association & Rescue Squad of Montgomery County

Residents who have been approved by Montgomery County for property tax relief through Act 91 of 2020 will be eligible for a tax rebate of their 2025-26 school tax bill.

Additional information and application can be found here.

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