IMPORTANT NOTICES:
The Berks County Treasurer’s Office sent the 2021 Real Estate tax bills to the post office on Feb. 23 to be mailed to recipients. Due to the reported delays with the U.S. Postal Service throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the treasurer’s office sent the bills earlier than in previous years and wants to make the public aware of important information regarding the 2021 Real Estate tax bills. For more information, see the full
press release.
The 2021 Real Estate Tax Bills were sent to the owners of all Berks County properties, including tax-exempt properties, as part of the Treasurer's Office's transition to a new system. The bills for exempt properties indicate that no amount is due for that property. The bills were sent to all properties to allow property owners to review and confirm their data is correct within the new system. If the information is not correct, the property owner should contact the Treasurer's Office at
treasurer@countyofberks.com or call (610) 478-6640, ext. 5648. For more information, see the full
press release and/or
graphic.
We are currently in the penalty period for the
2021 Real Estate Tax. Tax bills not paid by December 31, 2021 will be turned over to Tax Claim and are subject to additional fees.
2022 Dog Licenses will be available
December 1, 2021
HOLIDAY HOURS:
December 23, 2021 - Office closes at 12:00 p.m.
December 24, 2021 - Office is closed for the holiday
December 30, 2021 - Office closes at 2:00 p.m.
December 31, 2021 - Office is closed for the holiday
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Due to the rapid spread of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), effective March 18, 2020, the Berks County Treasurer’s office and Berks County Tax Claim Bureau are:
Effective March 13, 2020, the Berks County Treasurer’s office and the Berks County Tax Claim Bureau will:
NO LONGER ACCEPT CASH
Acceptable forms of payment are: Check or Money Order Only
There are no exceptions to this policy
We recommend mailing payments or utilizing one of our drop boxes located at the entrance to the Service Center Building (immediately upon entering the turn-style doors) or the Courthouse (right inside the main entrance). Enclose your payment in an envelope with your name, phone number, and list your bill number or parcel number to ensure your account is credited accurately.
(Money Orders and Checks that are returned to us from the bank will be charged a $30 service fee.)
Drop Box Hours:
Courthouse is available 24 hours a day/7 days a week
Services Center Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Please contact our office with questions at 610-478-6640 or
Thank you for your understanding.