General Information
Office Phone Numbers
- Current Year Tax Collection (570) 327-2274
- Delinquent Tax Information (570) 327-2269
- Delinquent Tax Payment Agreement Info (570) 327-2269
- FAX NUMBER - Delinequent Tax/Current Year (570) 329-4798
- Contact us with any general questions at taxclaim@lyco.org
Payment of Real Estate Taxes
Taxes must be made payable to the following:
Delinquent Taxes Current Year Taxes
Tax Claim Bureau Tax Collection Office
48 West Third 48 West Third Street
Williamsport, PA 17701 Williamsport, PA 17701
If you would like to pay taxes by credit card online please click on the Official Payment link below: Please ensure you select the correct type of taxes.
*Please note that there is a nominal fee charged for this service that is not retained by the County of Lycoming
Click Here to Pay Your Real Estate Taxes Online
You may use the following Jurisdiction Code 4881 when prompted.
**Please note that online Current Year Tax Payments are limited to those that are collected by the Lycoming County Tax Collection office.
TOWNSHIP/BOROUGH INFO
2010 Township/Borough/School district millage rates, click here
2010 Information on elected Tax Collectors, click here.
COUNTY OF LYCOMING TAX CLAIM BUREAU
Thomas D. Heap - Tax Claim Director
The Tax Claim Bureau is responsible for collecting delinquent real estate taxes for the 7 school districts and the 60 townships/boroughs located throughout Lycoming County.
All real estate taxes are considered delinquent if not paid by December 31st of the current year. Any unpaid taxes are returned to the Tax Claim Bureau during the month of January are assessed with a filing fee of $15.00 per tax returned. Interest begins to accrue in February at a rate of 9% annually. The Tax Claim Bureau conducts two regular tax sales each year. UPSET TAX SALES are held during the month of September and JUDICIAL SALES are held in October of each year.
Delinquent real estate taxes may be paid to the bureau at any time prior to the 2nd year of delinquency. For up-to-date delinquent amounts due - please call (570) 327-2269 or e-mail your inquiries to taxclaim@lyco.org.
The County of Lycoming Tax Claim Bureau makes no representations, guarantees, nor warranty on any properties sold during tax sales. The Bureau also does not give legal advice concerning delinquent tax issues.
Upset Tax Sales
Upset Tax Sales are conducted for the purpose of collecting delinquent real estate taxes owed on any properties in Lycoming County and are held during the month of September of each year.
2010 Upset Tax Sale - September 15, 2010 - 10:00 a.m. - County Executive Plaza
- 2009 Upset Tax Sale results
- 2008 Upset Tax Sale results click - here
- 2007 Upset Tax Sale results click - here
- 2006 Upset Tax Sale results click - here
- 2005 Upset Tax Sale results click - here
- 2004 Upset Tax Sale results click - here
- 2003 Upset Tax Sale results click - here
Judicial Tax Sales
Judicial sales are conducted for properties not sold at the September upset sale. Judicial Sales are ordered by the Lycoming County Court of Common Pleas and is sometimes referred to as the “Free & Clear” sales since all tax and municipal liens are discharged as well as mortgages and other filed liens. Judicial Tax Sale Lists are available at the County Tax Claim Bureau only. No fax requests or online lists are available.
2010 Judicial Tax Sale - October 6, 2010 - 10:00 - County Executive Plaza
- 2009 Judicial Sale results -
- 2008 Judicial Sale results - click here
- 2007 Judicial Sale results - click here
- 2006 Judicial Sale results - click here.
- 2005 Judicial Sale results - click here.
- 2004 Judicial Sale results - click here.
Repository Sale List
Effective February 15, 2008 - The County of Lycoming requires a Minimum Bid of $250.00 per parcel for any REPOSITORY PROPERTY LISTING.
Repository Sale Properties are those that were not purchased at any previous conducted Judicial Tax Sale. Repository sales are held at the discretion of the Tax Claim Bureau Director. Listed below are current properties on the County of Lycoming Tax Claim Repository List. Offers for purchase may be made in writing to the County of Lycoming Tax Claim Bureau (Offer sheet). If your offer is accepted, we will require an affidavit, signed by each purchaser and notarized. Successful Affidavit Form (click here for printable form) Remember to check back often as this list is updated frequently!!!
Please note that due to State Law Requirements - Repository bids take 6-8 weeks to process.
County of Lycoming Tax Claim Bureau
48 West Third Street
Williamsport, PA 17701
(570) 327-2274
Office Hours: M-F 8:30 - 5:00