TAX INFORMATION 2024
Maryann D. Furlong
Chester Heights Tax Collector
Mailing address: PO Box 152
Chester Heights, PA 19017
Telephone: 610-358-1241
Email: chesterheightstc@comcast.net
2024 Borough Tax Millage: 0.20058 2024 Tax Levy Resolution
2024 Fire Services tax Millage: 0.28 2023 Fire Services Appropriations Tax
Borough Real Estate Tax
Fire Services Appropriation 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 mail 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.
At the end of every calendar year, all outstanding tax bills are turned over to the 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: https://www.garnetvalleyschools.com/district_offices/business_office/tax_information
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 current-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.
Local Service Tax and Business Privilege Tax
The Borough of Chester Heights has a Local Service Tax (LST) and a Business Privilege Tax (BPT). The LST is assessed on individuals employed in the Borough at the rate of $1 (one dollar) per week. The BPT requires that businesses (NOT SHAREHOLDERS) located within Chester Heights Borough register and pay an annual tax of $200. Both the LST and BPT are collected by Berkheimer Collection Services. For information please contact: https://www.hab-inc.com or 610.599.3139. If you have received a notice that you believe is error contact Berkheimer at 610.599.3139.
Ordinance 217 Business Privilege Tax
PROVISION OF ACT 57 OF 2022 Effective January 1, 2023 and ONLY upon the transfer of property, should the new property owner not receive a real estate tax bill from either the Borough of Chester Heights or the Garnet Valley School District for the current tax cycle, a waiver of penalties may be granted conditioned upon compliance with the five (5) requirements as set forth on DCED form CLGS-70 “Request for Waiver of Additional Charges.” The form may be found HERE. Any such request, including all additional documentation, should be submitted directly to the Tax Collector via either US first class mail or email to: ChesterHeightsTC@comcast.net
Please see link below to a state website that will tell you what taxes (other than real estate) you should be paying based on both your home and work address.
