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York County homestead exemption

In York County, you apply for the homestead exemption with the York County Assessment & Tax Claim Office; the deadline is March 1 (state deadline).

Office
York County Assessment & Tax Claim Office
Deadline
March 1Statewide deadline
State exemption
Varies; see details
Renewal
Renews automaticallyStatewide rule

The exclusion amount is set each year by your school district, so it is not listed here. York County posts the homestead and farmstead application on its Assessment Forms page.

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Local homestead amounts in York County

No county-specific amounts are in our data. The statewide amounts on the Pennsylvania page apply.

How to check if you already have it

Look at your latest property tax bill or assessment notice. The exemptions line lists any homestead exemption on your account.

Pennsylvania rules that apply here

  • The home is your primary residence (domicile) and you are an owner.
  • Condo and co-op units used as an owner's domicile qualify.
  • If part of a building is your home, only that portion qualifies.
  • Farms of at least 10 acres used as the owner's domicile may also get a farmstead exclusion.

Full Pennsylvania homestead guide: amounts, senior and veteran exemptions, late filing and portability.

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