LOCAL SERVICE TAX (LST)

 

THE LOCAL SERVICE TAX (LST) IS COLLECTED BY BERKHEIMER ASSOCIATES.  PLEASE CONTACT THEM DIRECTLY WITH QUESTIONS AT  610.599.3139.

 

PSD CODE

 

CHESTER HEIGHTS DOES NOT HAVE AN EARNED INCOME TAX, HOWEVER, IF YOUR EMPLOYER ASKS YOU TO COMPLETE A “LOCAL EARNED INCOME TAX RESIDENCY CERTIFCATION FORM,” THE “PSD” CODE YOU WILL NEED IS:  230302

 

2012 REAL ESTATE TAX INFORMATION

 

Maryann D. Furlong

Chester Heights Tax Collector

 

Mailing address:       PO Box 152

                                    Chester Heights, PA   19017

 

Physical address:    Please call for information

 

Telephone:                610-358-1241

Fax:                            484-621-0052

 

2012 Millage:                        .58 mils (calculate by multiplying assessment by .00058)

 

Borough Real Estate Tax

All owners of taxable real estate in Chester Heights Borough are subject to the Borough’s real estate tax.  Borough bills are mailed directly to property owners on or around February 1st every year and cover the calendar year. 

 

Payment amounts vary by date as follows:

            Discount tax amount (2% of face)            -  paid by March 31st

            Face tax amount                              -  paid between April 1st and May 31st

            Penalty amount (10% of face)       -  paid between June 1st and December 31st

 

Checks should be made payable to Maryann D. Furlong, Tax Collector and mailed to the address noted above.  Additionally, the Tax Collector is available to personally accept payments during the last two weeks of March.  Please consult your tax bill for specific dates and times.

 

After December 31st of the tax year, all outstanding tax bills are turned over to Delaware County Tax Claim Bureau for collection. 

 

Garnet Valley School District Real Estate Tax

For information regarding the school district’s tax bill, please refer to the following website:

 

http://www.garnetvalleyschools.com/137610419102947590/blank/browse.asp?a=383&BMDRN=2000&BCOB=0&c=63341&137610419102947590Nav=|&NodeID=2024

 

Tax Certification Requests

The Chester Heights Tax Collector collects both the Borough and Garnet Valley School District real estate tax bills.  All requests for tax certifications must be made in writing and mailed to the address noted above.  The fee for a one year tax certification for both taxing entities is $40.00.  Checks should be made payable to Maryann D. Furlong, TC.

 

Duplicate Bills

Requests for duplicate bills must be made in writing and mailed to the address noted above.  There is a $20.00 fee for a duplicate bill.  Checks should be made payable to Maryann D. Furlong, TC.  Special provisions are made for property owners who misplace their bills.  Property owners should call the Tax Collector directly for help.

 

Delaware County Real Estate Tax

Delaware County imposes a County tax on all property owners within the County.  For information call 610-891-4278.