BETHLEHEM TREASURER MAILS
2010-2011 SCHOOL REAL ESTATE TAX BILLS

The Bethlehem City Treasurer recently mailed the School Real Estate Tax bills to City residents and residents of Bethlehem Township, Fountain Hill, Freemansburg and Hanover Township. A 2% discount is granted to taxpayers who pay their bills on of before August 31, 2010. The base tax is due from September 1, 2010 to November 1, 2010. After November 1, 2010, a 10% penalty is in effect. Last day of school tax collection is December 30, 2010. Payments postmarked after December 30, 2010 will be returned to the taxpayer.

A 4-installment payment plan is also available with installments due by August 9, 2010, September 20, 2010, November 1, 2010 and December 13, 2010. Installment payments may not commence after the first installment due date. All other installment payments are due by their due date. A five day grace period IS NOT ALLOWED.

Residents whose taxes are paid by a Mortgage Company or bank should forward the bills to the institution as soon as possible.

Any property owners not receiving a bill should contact the Financial Services Department at (610) 865-7125.

Please note that Pennsylvania tax collection laws state that taxpayers are not relieved from the payment of real estate taxes for failure to receive a tax bill.

Please remember that December 30, 2010 is the last day that school tax payments will be accepted.