Paying Delinquent Property Taxes

Fee Notice

Note that online payments are subject to additional fees (usually around 3%). If you are paying to avoid certain deadlines, every attempt will be made to process your transaction immediately, but it is not guaranteed.

Stay of Sale Agreements

You are hereby notified that partial payments made on outstanding delinquent taxes, via this web site, DO NOT automatically generate a Stay of Sale Agreement/Installment Plan. Stay of Sale Agreements have specific restrictions, such as a minimum 25% down payment, and require a listed owner(s) sign the Agreement.

Stay of Sale Agreements are NOT Available to be entered online. It is required that an owner listed on the Deed of the property report to Erie County Courthouse, 140 West Sixth Street, Room 110 when entering into a Stay of Sale Agreement. State issued identification or Passport are required to enter into an agreement along with a minimum installment payment of twenty-five percent (25%) of the most recent two years of delinquent taxes owed, along with full payment of any prior unpaid taxes. Please call the office in advance to receive a quote for the required down payment and monthly installments – (814) 451-6206.

NOTE: Per Pennsylvania Real Estate Tax Sale Law – If a party to an installment agreement (AKA Stay of Sale) defaults on the agreement, the Bureau shall not enter into a new installment with that person within three (3) years of default (72. P.S. 5860.603).

Payments are accepted in the Tax Claim Bureau Office located in the Erie County Courthouse, 140 West Sixth Street, Room 110. The office is open Monday through Friday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM. Please note that this office is closed for all County Holidays.

Forms of payment:

Cash
Attorney IOLTA Checks
Money Order
Certified Check
Business/Personal Check (EXCEPT during specified periods noted on various tax notices)
Debit/Credit Cards – MasterCard, Visa

Important Notice: Please verify the amount owed with the Tax Claim Bureau office, as interest and costs are added periodically.

Online Payments:

Search for the property in question here.
After finding the desired property in the search results, click the parcel ID link to view the parcel profile.
Click the “Taxes” link near the top of the page.
At the bottom of the tax profile page, there is a link to pay delinquent taxes. Follow the on-screen instructions to enter your payment information.

Credit Card Processing Notice: Your credit card statement will show your payment as “Catalis,” the credit card processor used by Erie County.

Make sure to read all notices and information provided at the top of this and following pages. Questions and concerns should be directed to the Erie County Tax Claim Bureau at 814-451-6206.