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Real Estate Tax Information

Tax Bill Payment Options

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Tax Bills may be paid three ways:

  • Mailing a check/money order to this lockbox address:
    • STSD Lockbox
      PO Box 306
      Mansfield, PA 16933
  • Paying in-person at any branch of First Citizens Community Bank.
    First Citizen’s Locations
  • Paying online with a Credit Card or ACH transfers. Scroll for more information.

Online Payments

Please note the Southern Tioga School District uses Intellipay for processing our online real estate tax payments. They charge the following fees for processing:

  • Credit Cards (Visa, Mastercard, Discover, American Express), $60.00 and under: $1.50
  • Credit Cards (Visa, Mastercard, Discover, American Express), over $60.00: 3%
  • ACH/eCheck: $1.50

 

 

Refund Policy:

The Southern Tioga School District (STSD) cannot reverse or refund a credit card charge or an ACH payment made through our online portal. If you have a question or concern about any payments, please reach out to STSD at 570-638-2183 x301 during normal business hours for assistance. STSD reserves the right to modify this policy at any time at its discretion. 

 

When making online payments, make certain to use the correct amount as listed on your tax bill.

  • If paying the total tax bill, use the amount listed in the appropriate box based on the date of payment.
  • If paying installments, use the installment payment amount as listed on your tax bill coupons based on the date of payment. 

 

Click here to make on payment on Intellipay Portal!

 

The items circled in red below will be needed on the payment screen.
For the Bill Number, make sure to include all six digits, including the zeros.

A real estate tax bill from the Southern Tioga School District with location of the municipality, bill number, and address needed for the online payment system circled.

Tax Certification

  • A tax certificate is a written statement of the status of taxes on a property.
  • STSD provides this information upon request to settlement companies, tax services or attorney’s offices only.
  • Fee:  $5.00 per parcel (Checks made payable to Southern Tioga School District)
  • Requests are typically processed in 1-2 business days.
  • Certificates will be emailed or faxed.
  • To Request a Tax Certification please complete the Tax Certification Request form.

Real Estate Tax Billing

 

  • School Real Estate Tax Bills are mailed to homeowners annually on July 1st.  Additionally the most recent bills are available for print from the link below.
  • STSD is obligated to be consistent to all taxpayers, therefore due dates must be enforced.
  • Payment for the current tax year can be made via STSD Lockbox until December 31st.  (Payment must be postmarked by December 31st.)
    • STSD Lockbox, PO Box 306, Mansfield, PA  16933
  • Interim bills are issued throughout the year for properties with new construction or improvements.  These are mailed after the assessment office issues an updated assessed value to the property.
  • Signed receipts for paid taxes are available by either:
    • Mailed a request along with all pertinent information and a self addressed stamped envelope to:  Southern Tioga School District, 310 Morris Street, Blossburg, PA 16912 OR
    • Emailing your request to taxreceipt@southerntioga.org

FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)

  • Send a self-addressed stamped envelope and pertinent information to:

    Southern Tioga School District
    310 Morris Street
    Blossburg, PA 16912


    or email your request to:
    taxreceipt@southerntioga.org

  • You may email your request to:
    taxreceipt@southerntioga.org

    Or send a self-addressed stamped envelope and pertinent information to:

    Southern Tioga School District
    310 Morris Street
    Blossburg, PA 16912

     

  • School Tax Bills are mailed on July 1st each year. 

  • For the Discount amount - August 31
    For the Face amount - October 31
    For the Penalty amount - December 31

    OR, if paying in Installments:
    Installment #1 - August 31
    Installment #2 - September 30
    Installment #3 - October 31
    *** The U.S. Postal Service postmark will determine the date paid when mailing payments. ***

  • Checks should be made payable to: STSD Lockbox

  • Tax Bills may be paid three ways:

  • No, all bills are mailed directly to the homeowner and the homeowner is responsible to forward the bill to their mortgage company.

  • Send a self-addressed stamped envelope and pertinent information to:

    Southern Tioga School District
    310 Morris Street
    Blossburg, PA 16912


    or email your request to:
    taxreceipt@southerntioga.org

  • To change the name or address on your Real Estate Tax Bill, please contact the County Assessment Office where the property is located. 

    Tioga County Assessment Office: 570-724-9117
    Lycoming County Assessment Office: 570-327-2301

  • To for questions about the assessed value of your property, please contact the County Assessment Office where the property is located. 

    Tioga County Assessment Office: 570-724-9117
    Lycoming County Assessment Office: 570-327-2301

  • For questions or information about any delinquent Real Estate taxes, please contact:

    For properties in Tioga County: Tioga County Tax Claim at 570-724-9219

    For properties in Lycoming County: Lycoming County Tax Claim at 570-327-2301 

  • An interim tax is based on the increase in assessed valuations of local property as a
    result of construction or improvements to that property.

  • Failure to receive a tax notice does not relieve the taxpayer from liability for the prompt payment of taxes imposed by the taxing district. It is the responsibility of the property owner to pay the real estate tax even though they may not have received their tax bill. All annual tax bills are mailed to the last known address of each property owner and can also be found on our website at: www.southerntioga.org

2025 Real Estate Tax Bills

 

 

For your convenience, we have made the current year Southern Tioga School District Real Estate tax bills available online. You will need Adobe Reader (or compatible PDF viewer) to view or print them.

To view a copy of your tax bill, click on menu to the left and then click on your municipality. You can scroll through the bills or search for your name (CTRL+F will open a search box in most programs).

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Jen Heck at jheck@southerntioga.org or (570) 638-2183 ext. 301.

Property Tax Relief

Homestead/Farmstead Exclusion: The taxpayer Relief Act provides for property tax reduction allocations to be distributed by the Commonwealth to each school district. Property tax reduction will be through a “Homestead or Farmstead Exclusion”. Generally, most owner-occupied homes and farms are eligible for property tax reduction. Only a primary residence is eligible for property tax relief.

How do I apply? Homeowners must file an application with their county by March 1st for the following fiscal year. DO NOT mail applications to STSD. For more information or to apply, reach out to your county tax assessment office:

Property Tax Rent Rebate Program

This program provides a rebate for eligible older adults and people with disabilities age 18 and older.

  • Southern Tioga School District Code:  59700
  • For more information or to apply, here is a link to the PA Department of Revenue website

Tax Contact Information

  • 310 Morris St
    Blossburg, PA 16912
    570-638-2183 ext.301
    Fax: 570-638-3512
    jheck@southerntioga.org

  • 118 Main St
    Wellsboro PA 16901
    Assessment Office: 570-724-9117
    Tax Claim Office:   570-724-9219

  • 48 West Third St
    Williamsport PA 17701
    Assessment Office: 570-327-2301
    Tax Claim Office: 570-327-2274