Informative Information

1.. Yough School Property Tax Rebate -look at

Important District Information & Letters for details:

https://www.youghsd.net

Property Taxes

**Important Note: The 2024 taxes have added increased charges and an additional tax to each Westmoreland County Property. These changes include raising the County Property Tax rate from 21.49 mils to the base tax of 25 mils, the maximum allowed by Pennsylvania Law. In addition to that increase, Westmoreland County Commissioners voted to add a County Debt Tax of 3.48 mils, reflecting on your property tax bills. The Westmoreland County Commissioners voted on this tax to pay off the $14 million debt that has continued to build over many years. To pay back the 14 million dollars in debt, a tax was added to all properties in Westmoreland County. Tentative projections are for collection of the County Debt Tax to be collected for years to come. **

New payment option available! Pay your bill online is available by clicking on the 'Pay Button' (March-Dec only). Full payments only--Partial or late payments will be returned!

THERE ARE THREE ADDITIONAL OPTIONS FOR MAKING PAYMENTS OUTSIDE OF DESIGNATED CUSTOMER HOURS:

Mail your payment to 970 Barren Run Rd Smithton, PA 15479. Mail is picked up, processed, and deposited daily.
Use the locked drop-box at Mike's tax office location. It will be checked daily.
Mail your payment from online banking. Set up South Huntingdon Twp Tax Collector as your payee and use the Tax Office Mailing Address. The payments are received in check form with your information, but they are not postmarked and do not get mailed immediately from your bank. Allow 10 days to ensure your payment is received on time. You need to add your property map number as your account number.

RECEIPTS
If you require a receipt, please include a postage-paid self-addressed envelope.

Mike's office phone number is 724-633-5280 and email address is taxman1776@outlook.com

Mike Trice collects the property taxes for South Huntingdon Township, Westmoreland County, and Yough School District. All payments are to be made by check or money order, payable to: Mike Trice Tax Collector

Mailing Address

PAY BILL

Mailing Address:
Mike Trice

Tax Collector

970 Barren Run Rd

Smithton,PA 15479
Email: taxman1776@outlook.com

Physical Address:
Mike Trice

Tax Collector

970 Barren Run Rd

Smithton,PA 15479

Pay Taxes Face Value

Office Hours

Office hours are:

Monday: By appointment

Tuesday: By appointment

Wednesday : By appointment

Thursday: By appointment

Friday: By Appointment

Vacation hours will be posted on the Tax office doors. Please utilize my Video Recorded & monitored Tax drop off box when office is closed. Tax office Closed for all recognized holidays.

*Business Hours may be Subject to Change*

Note: The Tax Office will be Closed for All Observed Holiday.

Additional Information

Property Taxes Important Information:

Township and County Taxes:
The Township and County property taxes are mailed March 1, 2025. They are collected at a 2% discount March and April 30 2025, at face May 1, 2025 and June 30, 2025. A 10% penalty is added July 1, 2025.

Township and County taxes are collected at Mike’s office or via USPS (US mail) until December 15, 2025. Any checks received on December 16, 2025 thru December 31, 2025 must be in the form of Cashiers Check or Certified Check only. No exceptions.

* Any taxes not paid by December 31, 2025 will be considered delinquent and turned over to the Westmoreland County Tax Office for collection. The Westmoreland County Tax Office can be reached at: (724) 830-3425. *

School Taxes:
The Yough School property taxes are mailed August 1st. They are collected at a 2% discount August and September, at face October and November. A 10% penalty is added December 1st.

The Yough School property taxes are collected at Mike’s office or via USPS (US Mail) until December 15, 2025 and from December 16,2025 till December 31, 2025 must be in the form of Cashiers Check or Certified Check only. No exceptions.

* Any taxes not paid by December 31st are considered delinquent and turned over to the Westmoreland County Tax Office for collection . The tax office can be reached at: (724) 830-3425 *

As an eligible homestead or farmstead property owner you are permitted to make four installment payments on your school taxes. If you elect to make the payments, you are not eligible for the discount. Installments are paid at the face amount. Payment one shall be due on or before August 31st, payment two shall be due on September 30th and payment three shall be due on or before October 31st and payment four shall be due on or before November 30th of the year in which the tax is levied. Any taxpayer who fails to pay to pay the first installment of real estate tax on or before August 31st, shall be determined to have “not evidenced” an intention to pay real estate tax in installments and not eligible to participate in the installment program. If payment in full is not received by November 30th, a penalty of 10% will be assessed on the original face amount of the tax minus any payment that was made. To file the for HOMESTEAD or FARMSTEAD EXEMPTION click on this Link below. Make a Copy for your records and Mail the completed form to the correct Address located on Bottom of the form: https://www.co.westmoreland.pa.us/DocumentCenter/View/45/homestead_web_application?bidId=

Tax Certification Instructions:

When requesting a Tax certification, please include all pertinent information along with a check remit for $30.00. CHECK MUST BE MADE PAYABLE to Mike Trice, Tax Collector and mailed to 970 Barren Run Rd Smithton, PA 15479 and the information will be provided via mail, email, or fax. Please send a written request With Following Information identifying:
Property Owner(s)
Property Address
Control #
Map #
Parcel #
Name of proposed buyer (if applicable)
Contact information including Name / Address / Contact Person / Phone Number / Email Address for Company or Contact Person
Including email can expedite urgent requests
Remit check for $30.00 per parcel payable in advance
Include self addressed stamped envelope.
Mailing Address: Mike Trice, Tax Collector; 970 Barren Run Rd Smithton, PA 15479

Fee Schedule
Tax Certification                               $30.00 per parcel payable in advance
Tax Duplicate [copies]                    $ 5.00 per parcel / per Tax Type - payable in advance
Return Item Deposit Fee                 $25.00 [plus reimbursement of Bank Service Fee assessed/ imposed due to non-sufficient funds]

****Please contact Mike Trice South Huntingdon Twp Tax Collector anytime during the year, if you have a name or address change.****

To change or update a mailing address, please click on the attached link for the change of address authorization form and follow the instructions accordingly.
http://www.co.westmoreland.pa.us/DocumentCenter/View/26 <----------

Tax Assessment Appeal Forms
*** Important Notice: Deadline to File Appeal/Exemption Application is August 1st Annually***
The Deadline to file Annual and Exemption Appeal Applications is August 1st For Next Year's Property Taxes!
Applications may be downloaded from the Westmoreland County website. The link for the form is listed below https://www.co.westmoreland.pa.us/DocumentCenter/View/50/assessment_annual_appeal?bidId=

Please complete, sign, and date the application prior to mailing or bringing it in person. Faxes and emails are NOT ACCEPTED.
You may call the Tax Assessment Office at 724-830-3409 to have the application mailed to you. Office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. weekdays.
Rules of the appeal procedure are available on the website and are sent with the Appeal Application. File by August 1st each year appealing the next years property taxes.

Mail To: Tax Assessment Office
   Attn: Appeals
   40 North Pennsylvania Avenue, Suite # 440
   Courthouse Extension Building
   Greensburg, PA 15601

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