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Your 2026 Property Tax Survival Guide: Understanding PA Assessments and Appeals

Your 2026 Property Tax Survival Guide: Understanding PA Assessments and Appeals

Property taxes across Montgomery County and the Philadelphia suburbs are shifting in 2026 due to reassessments, rising values, and updated millage rates. This guide explains how PA property taxes work, how to check your assessed value, what the Common Level Ratio means, and how to determine whether an appeal could lower your bill.