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.
If you are intending this, or any other online tax payment, to be the required Down Payment on a Stay of Sale Agreement and you wish to enter a Stay of Sale Agreement, or you want to learn more about them and their specific requirements, please contact the Erie County Tax Claim Bureau at 814-451-6206.
Note: Per Pennsylvania State Law – If a party to an installment agreement defaults on the agreement, the Bureau shall not enter into a new installment agreement with that person within three (3) years of default (72 P.S. 5860.603).
To pay delinquent property taxes in person, visit the Tax Claim office at the Erie County Courthouse, 140 West Sixth Street, Room 110. The office is open Mondays through Fridays, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Please note this office is closed for all county holidays.
To pay online, please follow these steps:
- Search for the property in question.
- Once you find 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.
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.