Erie, Beaver County, Pennsylvania Property Taxes

As noted earlier, local government entities set tax rates, which can vary widely within a state.

Why? Because annually, each county estimates its required budget to provide services and divides that by the total value of all taxable property within its jurisdiction. This calculation results in the property tax rate.

While there are votes and laws involved in setting tax rates and budgets, in a nutshell, this is the annual process.

Below, you can compare Erie’s effective property tax rate to other cities in Pennsylvania and the median property tax rates in Pennsylvania and the U.S.

Erie property tax bills are calculated by applying local tax rates to a home’s assessed value, which is based on the market value of the property. The final bill can also reflect exemptions, local levies, and other taxing authorities that apply in Beaver County. For homeowners, this means the amount owed can change when a property is reassessed or when local tax rates shift.

With a median home price of $80,600, Erie homeowners often see tax bills that are lower than many national comparisons, but the amount can still vary widely from one property to another. The 25th percentile tax bill is $352, while the 75th percentile is $874 and the 90th percentile reaches $1,009. In ZIP code 16514, the median tax bill is $559. These differences show how assessed value and local tax rates combine to shape what homeowners pay each year.