New Delaware County Tax Assessments Mailed Out

DELAWARE COUNTY, PA — After nearly three years, the major countywide property reassessment project is complete.

Delaware County officials Thursday said Countywide Reassessment project is done and new assessments are on the way to property owners.

The new assessments were mailed out Wednesday, so property owners should expect to see the new details any day now.

Officials said the new assessments will be effective Jan. 1, 2021.

In early 2017, Delaware County was ordered by the Court to conduct and implement a Countywide Reassessment of all properties.

In November 2017, the county contracted with Tyler Technologies to perform valuation services in conjunction with the Countywide Reassessment.

The deadline to appeal new assessments is Sept. 1

All appeals from the Countywide Reassessment notices must be received or postmarked by Sept.

There is no processing fee for filing a Countywide Reassessment appeal.

Appeal forms can be downloaded from the county’s website here. The forms can also be requested by mail or made available for pick up from the Assessment Office by calling 610-891-5695.

Appeals must be mailed or hand-delivered to the Delaware County Board of Assessment Appeals, located at 201 West Front Street, Media, PA 19063.

All appeals must contain an original signature. Faxed and/or electronic filings will not be accepted. All appeals are subject to the Board’s Rules and Regulations.

Property owners are strongly encouraged to read the Board’s Rules and Regulations before filing an appeal as they answer most of the frequently asked questions regarding the appeal process.

See the rules and regulations for appeals online here.

Property owners can also request a copy by calling the Assessment Office 610-891-5695.

Once the Assessment Office receives an appeal, they will schedule a hearing. A notice of the hearing including a date and time will be mailed to the property owner at least 20 days prior to the hearing.

Property owners may also email DelcoAssessmentHearings@co.delaware.pa.us to request an electronic copy of the hearing notice.

Hearings will be held in person with restrictions as required and recommended by public health officials. The Board is also planning to hold online virtual hearings and telephone hearings. Residents will be asked on the appeal form if they would prefer a virtual or telephone hearing. If no option is selected, an in- person hearing will be scheduled. Property owners will be advised about the safety precautions and guidelines for in-person hearings, including being screened before entering the building and wearing a mask.