Dauphin County, PA Property Tax Calculator
Dauphin County homeowners pay a median $3,198 a year in property tax, 1.35% of a median $236,400 home: above Pennsylvania's 1.30% and the national 0.94%.
Property tax in Dauphin County by home value, at 1.35%
| Home value | A year | A month |
|---|---|---|
| $200,000 | $2,706 | $226 |
| $300,000 | $4,059 | $338 |
| $400,000 | $5,412 | $451 |
| $500,000 | $6,765 | $564 |
| $750,000 | $10,148 | $846 |
| $1,000,000 | $13,530 | $1,128 |
Dauphin County against Pennsylvania and the US
| Effective rate | Median tax | Median home value | Median household income | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dauphin County | 1.35% | $3,198 | $236,400 | $76,242 |
| Pennsylvania | 1.30% | $3,311 | $254,500 | $77,971 |
| United States | 0.94% | $3,119 | $332,700 | $80,734 |
How this calculator works
Median real estate taxes paid ÷ median home value in Dauphin County, from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. The calculator starts at the county's median home value and rate.
What it assumes
- Cities, school districts and special districts within the county levy different rates, so bills vary within it.
- Survey figures cover 2020 to 2024 and lag recent reassessments.
Questions people ask
What is the property tax rate in Dauphin County?
The effective rate is 1.35%: a median $3,198 a year on a median $236,400 home. That's the 17th highest of the 43 Pennsylvania counties we cover.
How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in Dauphin County?
About $5,412 a year, $451 a month, at the county's effective rate, before any exemption.
How does Dauphin County compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?
Its rate is above the state's 1.30%. Across Pennsylvania, covered counties range from 0.82% to 1.84%.
How do I lower my Dauphin County property tax?
Apply for every exemption you qualify for, such as a homestead exemption, and appeal your assessment if it is higher than comparable homes sold nearby; the county assessor explains the deadlines.
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