Polk Township Tax Collector

Receiving Office Hours:
Tuesdays - 2:00 PM -6:00 PM
Wednesdays - 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Thursdays - 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

139 Mertz Rd.
Kresgeville, PA
(Kunkletown on GPS)

Call or Text (570) 242-9589
E-mail
A.Schwartz@PolkTaxCollector.com

Angela Schwartz, Tax Collector
P.O. Box 747
Kresgeville, PA 18333
(All requests that require a mailed response must include a self-addressed stamped envelope.)

Outside Receiving Hours:
Please use secure drop box outside building

2024 Millage Rates
County - 3.9773; Township - .62 (Total = 4.5973); PVSD (School + Library) = 25.1233

Pay Tax Bill Online
ADDITIONAL SERVICE FEES APPLY

Paying Your Bill Online

Be sure to have your tax bill in front of you when paying. You will need your account number and the amount due. Please make sure you choose the correct link to pay your bill as County/Township taxes are a separate account than PVSD taxes.
All credit card transactions carry a fee of 2.5% (or a minimum $3). ACH transactions are a flat $2 fee.

Pay Polk Township
Monroe County Tax Bill

Pay Pleasant Valley
School District Tax Bill

Be sure to choose correct tax type from dropdown menu.

Understanding Your Tax Bill

Please make check payable to:
Angela Schwartz, Tax Collector

Mail to:
P.O. BOX 747
Kresgeville, PA 18333.

Please include a self-addressed, stamped envelope if you want a PAID receipt returned to you.

Understanding Your Tax Bill

Spring Bill
Spring Tax Bill

Fall Bill

Fall Payment Stub
First or Full Payment
First or Full Payment Stub

Fall Payment Stub
Second Payment
Second Installment Stub

Fall Payment Stub
Third Payment
Third Installment

Understanding Your Tax Bill

Fall Bill

First or Full Payment
First or Full Payment Stub

Second Payment
Second Installment Stub

Third Payment
Third Installment

Outside Receiving Hours:
Please use secure drop box outside building

2024 Millage Rates
County - 3.9773; Township - .62 (Total = 4.5973); PVSD (School + Library) = 25.1233

Pay Tax Bill Online
ADDITIONAL SERVICE FEES APPLY

Paying Your Bill Online

Pay Polk Township
Monroe County Tax Bill

Pay Pleasant Valley
School District Tax Bill

Be sure to choose correct tax type from dropdown menu.

Understanding Your Tax Bill

Please make check payable to:
Angela Schwartz, Tax Collector

Mail to:
P.O. BOX 747
Kresgeville, PA 18333.

Please include a self-addressed, stamped envelope if you want a PAID receipt returned to you.

County & Municipal Taxes

billed on March 1

Pay Polk Township
Monroe County Tax Bill

Understanding Your Tax Bill
Spring Tax Bill

IF YOU WANT A RECEIPT FOR PAYMENT, PLEASE SUBMIT BOTH PORTIONS OF YOUR TAX BILL ALONG WITH A SELF-ADDRESSED, STAMPED ENVELOPE.

Please note: Your receipt is NOT valid until your check clears bank.

2% Discount Period:
March 1 - April 30.

Base Tax Period:
May 1 - June 30.

10% Penalty Period:
July 1 - Dec. 31

All tax bills not paid in full by December 31 will be turned over to the county.
Millage Rate: County - 3.9773 | Polk Twp. - .62,

Pleasant Valley Schood District Taxes

billed on August 1

Pay Pleasant Valley
School District Tax Bill

Understanding Your Tax Bill

Discount Period:
Aug. 1 - Sept. 30.

(Excludes installment payments.)

Base Tax Period:
Oct. 1 - Nov. 30.

Installments Due: Aug. 31, Oct. 31, & Dec. 31

10% Penalty Period:
Dec. 1 - Dec. 31.

(Excludes final installment payment.)

All tax bills not paid in full by December 31 will be turned over to the county.
Millage Rate: PVSD (School + Library) = 25.1233

PVSD School Code: 45520

Interim A & B Taxes

Interim A

Billed on Jan. 1

Discount Period: Jan 1 - Feb. 28

Base Period: Mar. 1 to Apr. 30

Penalty Period: May 1. - Dec. 31

Interim B

Billed on July 1

Discount Period: July 1 - Aug. 31

Base Period: Sept. 1 - Oct. 31

Penalty Period: Nov. 1 - Dec. 31

Pay Tax Bill Online

Paying Your Bill Online

Pay Polk Township
Monroe County Tax Bill

Pay Pleasant Valley
School District Tax Bill

Be sure to choose correct tax type from dropdown menu.

All tax bills not paid in full by December 31 will be turned over to the county.

DO NOT COMBINE THE COUNTY/TOWNSHIP INTERIM PAYMENT WITH THE SCHOOL INTERIM PAYMENT INTO ONE CHECK. THEY REQUIRE SEPARATE PAYMENTS AS THEY'RE SEPARATE TAXING AUTHORITIES.

Tax Certification, Duplicate Bills, & Duplicate Receipts

Order Form

For "snail mail" requests please send a self-addressed, stamped envelope with your written request including your tax account ID # and/or parcel # to
Angela Schwartz, Tax Collector
P.O. Box 747
Kresgeville, PA 18333.

Fees:
Certifications: $20
Duplicate Bill: $5
Duplicate Receipt: Free

Directions

FAQ's & Helpful Links

Monroe County Tax Assessment Office
(Tel: 570-517-3133)

Property Tax Relief Through
Homestead Exclusion Information

Real Estate Tax Exemption
for 100% Disabled &
Honorably Discharged PA Veterans

Application for Homestead
& Farmstead Exclusions

Act 319: Clean & Green
(Application due by June 1st)

Senior Citizen Property Tax Rebate

Application must be filed between February 1 and June 1- after filing for the State Rebate application. Household Income limits are $15,000 max for $500 rebate and $20,000 max for $250.00 rebate. Call the School District Business Office for the application form and any questions you may have in completing the form at 570-402-1000.

PA Property Tax Rebate
for Senior and Disabled Homeowners & Renters

Applications must be filed
by June 30

PA Property Tax Rebate for Senior and Disabled Homeowners & Renters

For property taxes and rent paid in 2023, Pennsylvanian residents age 65+, or widowed at age 50+, and people with disabilities age 18+ qualify for this rebate. Income limits apply: $45,000/per year for homeowners and renters. Half of Social Security income is excluded. Max standard rebate: $1000, but supplemental rebates for certain qualifying homeowners can result in a rebate up to $1,500.

Download Your Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program Applications and Submit by Mail

Online Filing for Property Tax Rebate for Homeowners & Renters

Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program claimants now have the option to submit program applications online with the Department of Revenue's myPATH system. Filing online leads to fast processing, easy direct deposit options and automatic calculators that will help you apply for your rebate. Visit mypath.pa.gov to file your application.

File Your Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program Applications Online

Need assistance applying?

Call:
Rep. Jack Rader PA 176th/District Legislative Aid
Phone: 570-620-4341

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