Tax Collector

Every person owning property in Blair Township receives two property tax notices each year. The county/township tax notice is mailed in February and the school tax notice is mailed in July.

Millage rates are 0.559 (Township), 4.097 (County) and 9.5505 (School). Taxes are determined by multiplying your assessment (found on your tax billing) times the millage rate.

All persons ages 18 and over must pay a Per Capita tax. This includes college students who claim their Blair Township address as their residence. The current rate is $5.00 per person.

A person with a low household income may be exonerated from paying Per Capita taxes provided his/her income falls within the guidelines established by the Hollidaysburg Area School District.

The Blair County Tax Collection Bureau (BCTCB) collects the township share of the Earned Income Tax (EIT). These taxes, unless one is operating his or her own business, are most often taken by payroll deductions. Earned Income Tax is 1% of residents’ EIT qualifying income.

Local Services Tax is $52.00 per year if one earns $12,000.00 or more per year and works in Blair Township. This tax is on business owners and employees. There is no age exemption. This tax is paid to the Blair County Tax Collection Bureau, 1419 3rd Ave, PO Box 307, Duncansville, PA 16635.

Any questions concerning your property or Per Capita taxes can be answered by the tax collector.