Tax Office
THOMAS J. NICKLAS
CITY TAX COLLECTOR
11 Lafayette Street
P.O. Box 349
St. Marys, PA 15857-0349
Office: (814) 781-8454
Fax: (814) 781-8465
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
(Except holidays and as posted on the Tax Office Facebook page. )
Payment Options for City/County Real Estate, City/County Per Capita and School Real Estate Taxes
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- Cash, Check, Money Order
- Credit or Debit Card
- A 2.65% or $3.00 minimum convenience fee is charged by and paid to the card processing company.
- Cash, Check or Money Order
- Check or Money Order
- City of St. Marys Tax Office, P.O. Box 349, St. Marys, PA 15857-0349
- A flat $1.50 convenience fee per transaction is charged by and paid to the ACH processing company.
- Click here or above to go to the Municipay payment portal.
- Online payments may be disabled December 15 through March 1.
- A 2.65% or $3.00 minimum convenience fee is charged by and paid to the card processing company.
- Click here or above to go to the Municipay payment portal.
- Online payments may be disabled December 15 through March 1.
- A 2.65% or $3.00 minimum convenience fee is charged by and paid to the card processing company.
- Click here or above to go to the Municipay payment portal.
- Online payments may be disabled December 15 through March 1.
- Credit or Debit Card
- A 2.65% or $3.00 minimum convenience fee is charged by and paid to the card processing company.
The City of St. Marys Tax Office’s primary responsibilities are focused on the collection and remittance
of real estate taxes levied by the City of St. Marys, the County of Elk, and the St. Marys Area School District.
The City / County Per Capita Tax is also processed by this office.
These revenues are distributed by the Tax Office to the taxing bodies to fund
the vital services provided to the citizens of our communities.
City of St. Marys Earned Income and Local Services Taxes, and St. Marys Area School District Per Capita and Occupational Taxes are collected by Berkheimer. Contact Berkheimer regarding questions or issues related to these taxes.
- March 1 - City of St. Marys / County of Elk combined tax bills are mailed.
- March 1 through April 30 - 2% discounted tax rate period.
- May 1 through June 30 - Face value tax rate period.
- July 1 - December 31 - 10% penalty tax rate period.
- January 1 - Taxes become delinquent and are returned to the County of Elk Tax Claim Bureau for collection. Delinquent taxes will be subject to interest at a rate of 9% per annum plus additional fees. Payment of returned taxes shall be made to the County Tax Claim Bureau. More information can be found at the County Tax Claim Bureau website.
- March 1 - City of St. Marys / County of Elk combined tax bills are mailed.
- March 1 through April 30 - 2% discounted tax rate period.
- May 1 through June 30 - Face value tax rate period.
- July 1 - December 31 - 10% penalty tax rate period.
- January 1 - Taxes become delinquent. Delinquent Per Capita taxes may be collected by wage attachment and/or by an outside collection agency.
- July 1 - St. Marys Area School District real estate tax bills are mailed.
- July 1 - August 31 - 2% discounted tax period.
- September 1 - October 31 - Face value tax rate period.
- November 1 - December 31 - 10% penalty tax rate period.
- January 1 - Taxes become delinquent and are returned to the County of Elk Tax Claim Bureau for collection. Delinquent taxes will be subject to interest at a rate of 9% per annum plus additional fees. Payment of returned taxes shall be made to the County Tax Claim Bureau. More information can be found at the County Tax Claim Bureau website.
- If your property has an escrow account, please forward your real estate property tax bill to the bank or mortgage company.
- Payments made by installments are not eligible for the discounted rate.
- Include a self addressed stamped envelope with any payment not submitted in person if a receipt is requested.
- Failure to receive a tax notice shall not relieve any taxpayer from the payment of taxes imposed by any taxing district. Such taxpayers shall be responsible for the taxes as though the notice had been received.
- For assessment questions, call the Elk County Assessment Office at 814-776-5340.
The Taxpayer Relief Act, Act 1 of Special Session 1 of 2006, was signed into law on June 27, 2006. 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.
Click here for more information.
Click here for the County of Elk Homestead & Farmstead Exclusion Application Form.
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania offers The Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program that supports homeowners and renters across Pennsylvania. This program provides a rebate ranging from $380 to $1,000 to eligible older adults and people with disabilities age 18 and older. This program is supported by funds from the Pennsylvania Lottery and gaming.
Tax Office Fees
Returned Check Fee: $30.00
Duplicate Bill Fee: $2.00
3-Year Tax Certification: $20.00
Wage Attachment Fee: $15.00
15 Day Notice Fee: $15.00
City of St. Marys Resolution No. 16-16, August 21, 2016
The City of St. Marys Tax Office is accessible to persons with disabilities.
Please call the Tax Office if additional accommodations are required.