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What is the Homestead Tax Exclusion?
Homestead Application requests are currently being accepted for the 2012-2013 School Tax Year (Effective July 1, 2012). The 2012-2013 Homestead Tax Exclusion Application must be received by the Delaware County Board of Assessments by March 1, 2012.
The Homestead Exclusion can only be claimed once, for a place of primary residence. This is the fixed place of abode where the owner intends to reside permanently, not temporarily; the place where a person makes their home, until something happens that the person adopts another home. You may be asked to provide proof that this property is your primary residence, such as your driver's license, your voter registration card, your personal income tax form or your local earned income tax form.
Taxpayers who have been previously approved for the Homestead Tax Exclusion, do not need to re-apply. If you have never been approved, recently purchased your home, or circumstances have changed that will qualify your residence to meet the eligibility requirements, please request an application by clicking the Homestead Application link above.
To obtain more information please click on the link below:
http://www.co.delaware.pa.us/treasurer/homesteadinfo.html
All application requests are submitted to the Delaware County Board of Assessment for preparation and distribution. Please note that the process may take at least 60-90 days to complete.
How Do I Make a Payment?
The following document contains information and instructions for rendering payment for taxes. Please pay close attention to deadlines and plan appropriately.
Due Dates
- Payments that are made prior to August 31, 2011 are entitled to a 2% discount. Payer should pay the DISCOUNT AMOUNT listed on their bill.
- Payments made between September 1, 2011 & October 31, 2011 must be paid with FACE AMOUNT listed on payer's bill.
- Any payment made after October 31, 2011 is subject to a 10% late payment penalty. Payer should pay PENALTY AMOUNT listed on their bill.
Method of Payment
The only acceptable forms of payment (Full OR Installment) are either by CHECK or MONEY ORDER .
Due to changes in the Banking Regulations, Wells Fargo Bank will no longer be able to accept Cash.
No payments will be directly accepted by the School District. Please see Payment Options for information on how to remit your taxes.
Payment Options
Payment for taxes can be made in person at Wells Fargo or by mail.
If you would like to pay your taxes by mail, please send a check payable to Upper Darby School District for the appropriate amount to the address listed directly below. If you require a receipt, please include a self-addressed stamp envelope.
Upper Darby School District
c/o Wells Fargo Bank
P.O. Box 13925
Philadelphia, PA 19101
If you would like to pay your taxes in person, you may do so at the following Wachovia Bank branch offices. Wells Fargo Bank will provide a stamped receipt at the time of payment.
Upper Darby
18 Garrett Rd
Upper Darby, PA 19082
Drexel Hill
Drexeline Shopping Center
5100 State Rd
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
Lansdowne
65. W. Baltimore Ave
Lansdowne, PA 19050
Paying Installments
Only approved Homestead properties may pay their taxes in installments. If the installment payment amounts on your tax bill are omitted from your bill and there is no reduction, you are not an approved Homestead.
Please note the following due dates for payment installments:
| Payment | Due Date |
|---|---|
| Installment #1 | August 31, 2011 |
| Installment #2 | September 30, 2011 |
| Installment #3 | October 31, 2011 |
Please note that the 2% discount listed above for paying taxes early is not available for homeowners who elect to pay their taxes in installments.
If you do not pay your first installment by August 31, 2011, you forfeit your right to pay in installments. The face amount becomes due at that time, and you will be assessed the 10% penalty if not paid by October 31, 2011.
By paying your first installment, the School District assumes that you wish to continue paying in installments. No discount payment will be available after payment of Installment #1.
If you pay either Installment #2 and/or Installment #3 after the respective due dates, the School District will assess a 10% penalty on each delinquent installment payment. Remit the Installment Penalty Amount listed on your bill.
A receipt can only be provided after the final installment payment is made.