- Is the township’s agent for collecting taxes
- Must maintain accurate records of all income, receipts, & disbursements
- Issues township checks
- Deposits township revenues in approved depositories
- Invests idle township funds in approved investment vehicles
- Collects delinquent personal property tax
- Responsible for jeopardy assessments in collecting property tax
- Must appoint a deputy
- Must post a surety bond

Property Tax Information

Property taxes may be paid in person by appointment or on scheduled office dates at the treasurer’s office, by mail, or place your payment in the drop box located in the front of the treasurer’s office/home. NO CASH, Please!

Summer Tax Bills
Early July: Summer Tax Bills are sent out in early July and summer property taxes become a lien until paid.

July 1 to September 14 – Summer taxes may be paid or deferred. If you qualify and plan to defer your summer property taxes, provide or complete a deferment form to the treasurer. A new form must be executed each year.

Beginning September 15th – there will be a 1% per month interest penalty added.

Winter Tax Bills
Early December: Winter Tax Bills are sent out in early December.

December 1 to February 14th – Winter taxes may be paid or deferred. February 14th is the last day to pay winter taxes without penalty or interest.

Beginning February 15th – there will be a 1% per month interest penalty added.

No Receipt of Tax Bill
If you do not receive your tax bill by summer and winter schedules, let the treasurer’s office know as soon as possible so we can send you a duplicate bill. Be sure to review your tax bill as soon as you get it to verify that all information is correct. If there are any errors, please contact our office immediately so the necessary correction can be made.

Tax Receipts
A receipt for payment of taxes will be mailed to you. We understand that for a majority of our taxpayers receipts are required for PA-116 and Homestead credits. Columbia Township is happy to provide this service for our taxpayers. Receipts are sent out in batches so it may take up to 2 weeks before you receive it in the mail. Thank you for your patience.