Fulton County, Pennsylvania Property Taxes

What Are Effective Property Tax Rates Across Fulton County?

Local government entities set tax rates, which vary widely across Fulton County. Each year, the county estimates its budget for public services and divides that total by the assessed value of all taxable property within its jurisdiction.

Below, compare Fulton County's effective property tax rate to other counties in Pennsylvania or the U.S. median of 1.02%.

Fulton County's median effective rate stands at 4.94%, which is higher than the national median of 1.02%. Within Fulton County, the highest rate is found in Hustontown at 5.03%, while Needmore has the lowest at 4.24%.

These variations reflect differences in local school district levies, special taxing districts assessments, and special district bonds — which compound the base county rate.

Property tax bills in Fulton County are calculated by applying the local tax rate to a home’s assessed value, not its market price. The assessed value is the amount the county uses to determine how much tax a homeowner owes, and it can differ from what a home would sell for on the open market. Factors such as property characteristics, location, and any exemptions can affect the final bill.

For homeowners, this means two properties with similar market values may still receive different tax bills if their assessed values or tax rates differ. In Fulton County, the median home price is $13,860, while the 25th percentile tax bill is $297, the 75th percentile tax bill is $1,561, and the 90th percentile tax bill is $2,415. The highest median tax bill is $1,015 in Burnt Cabins, while the lowest median tax bill is $655 in Mercersburg. Understanding how the bill is calculated can help homeowners better evaluate whether their property taxes are accurate.