The 2014 MASD property tax millage, approved by the school board on June 30 is now 18.8461 Mills 

ACT 1 Property Tax Relief (Homestead):

Assessment reduction:  $6,953.00; Tax reduction is $131.04.

2% Discount

Residents who pay their taxes in full by August 31* will received a 2% discount off their bill

Face (Full) Amount

Payments for the face amount of the tax statement (no discount or penalty) will be accepted September 1* through October 31.

Penalty Amount - 10%

For all payments received November 1 - December 31, a 10% penalty will be added to the full amount of the tax statement.

Installments

The first installment payment MUST be in the property tax office by August 31* to indicate the property owner will be making installments.  Coupons will be mailed to taxpayers paying installments shortly after their first payment is received.

The second installment payment deadline is Sept. 30, with the remaining two deadlines are Oct. 31 and Nov. 30. 

The full amount is due in four monthly installments with the first payment for the exact amount as listed on the tax statement.  No tax discount is permitted for taxes paid under the installment option.  Installment payments must be received by the due dates or a 10% penalty will be added to any remaining installment payments.

Postmarked payments are accepted for all pay periods.

Please note the office is open on Saturday, August 30 from 

10 a.m. to noon.  *This year, August 31 falls on the Sunday of Labor Day weekend, so payments will be accepted at discount through Tuesday, Sept. 2. 

You will need your block/lot information (included on your bill).

Two online payment options are available; electronic checks @ 1.50 & credit cards @ 2.95% processing fee (Visa, MasterCard, Discover accepted).

Township Property Tax 10% penalty period began August 1 through December 31

Property tax collection law states that a property owner is responsible for the tax regardless if they receive a bill.  If you have a change to your mailing address for any reason, please contact my office at 412-299-7446.  Do not rely on your closing or mortgage company to notify my office.