Real Estate Tax

The Scranton Single Tax Office will only collects the current year property taxes for Lackawanna County, Scranton School District and City of Scranton and  Refuse Fee

2026 Millage rates are as follows:

Methods to Pay Your Real Estate Taxes

• If you are paying by check, you can utilize the Dropbox for the Single Tax Office located in the vestibule of the Lackawanna County Government Center, 123 Wyoming Avenue, Scranton which is accessible Monday through Friday from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.  A second drop box location is the night deposit drop box located in the first drive-through window at 315 Franklin Avenue which is accessible after 4:30pm Monday through Friday and weekends.

• Taxpayers who utilize the drop box or mail their tax payments should include a stamped self-addressed envelope to receive a receipt or include an email address on the payment coupon for an emailed receipt.

• Payments can also be made online with additional fees. Payment by an E-Check has a .75¢ fee. Credit and debit card payments will have a service charge of 2.15%, with a minimum fee of $1.00.

Installment Payment Information

• Lackawanna County Real Estate Taxes can now be paid in full OR paid quarterly using the coupons at the bottom of the bill. NO OTHER PARTIAL PAYMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED.
• City and School District taxes, along with the Refuse Fee, can be paid in full or paid quarterly using the coupons at the bottom of the bill. NO OTHER PARTIAL PAYMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED.
• Installment deadlines are: First payment due by March 31, 2026; second payment due by June 30, 2026; third payment due by August 31, 2026 and the fourth payment due by October 30, 2026.

Refuse Fee Information

• The City of Scranton and Scranton School District Real Estate Taxes cannot be paid without payment of the Refuse Fee.

• If you believe you are entitled to an exoneration of any portion of the Refuse Fee due to vacancy, contact the Scranton Treasury Bureau to apply for an exoneration. All refund requests will be processed in December 2026 or January 2027.

• Applications can be found on the City of Scranton’s website at scrantonpa.gov. For additional information contact the Treasurer’s Office at (570) 348-4107.