Becky Cecchine – Real Estate Tax collector
1100 Edgewood Road
Yardley PA 19067
lmttax@lmt.org
215-493-2332
Efax: 866-673-3201
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Tax Collector
Tax Office Hours
Lower Makefield Township building is closed in the green stage of covid 19 to the public under Governor Wolfs orders. The Tax Collector is still processing payments Monday through Friday. There is no option to pay in person. As stated on the tax bill, you can mail in your payment or put it in our locked 24/7 drop off box located to the left of the Tax Office doors. If you would like a receipt, please include both copies of your bill along with a self addressed stamped envelope.
All questions should be by email at lmttax@lmt.org or phone 267-274-1116. All payments accepted by mail or put in 24/7 drop-off box. Credit, debit and echeck payments can be made at www.lowermakefieldtax.org.
Public Hours: AT THIS TIME WE ARE CLOSED DUE TO COVID-19
MONDAY AND WEDNESDAY 7:00 AM TO 4:30 PM
TUESDAY 7:00 AM TO 7:00 PM
THURSDAY 7:00 AM TO 5:30 PM
FRIDAY 7:00 AM TO 1:00 PM
SATURDAY 7:00 AM TO NOON IN APRIL, JUNE, AUGUST AND OCTOBER
Special arrangements for disabled persons or other circumstances – OFFICE IS CLOSED
Closed for legal holidays, Election Day.
Billing Dates and Payment Info
The billing date for the township/county is 3/01/2020.
Due date at discount is 4/30/2020.
Due date at face is 6/30/2020 EXTENDED TO 7/30/2020
Billing date for school real estate 2020-2021 is 7/01/2020.
Due date at discount is – 8/31/2020
Base date is – 11/2/2020
Installments due dates are – 8/31, 9/30 and 11/2
To pay online, use Value Payments, go to https://www.lowermakefieldtax.org/
Millage information can be seen below or by visiting www.bctaxes.org.
Additional Information
Please bring or send your tax bill when making payment. When mailing payment, no receipt will be returned unless a stamped, self-addressed envelope is enclosed.
Do not deduct or add penalty. Bill is calculated for your convenience. 2% discount if paid 2 months from date of notice, face amount within 4 months, 10% penalty after 4 months.
County policy sets tax lien date. No payments will be accepted after December 31, 2020. Tax records are closed and all unpaid taxes will be forwarded to the Bucks County Tax Claim Bureau.
Tax collector does not set assessments or tax rates and has no authority to adjust them.
LMT Tax Information
General Fund: 13.88
Fire Protection: .90
Hydrant: .33
Parks and Recreation: 2.43
Debt Service: 2.79
Ambulance: .38
Road Machinery: .30
Total: 21.01
one mill is equal to 1/10 of 1%
ASSESSMENTS
Leaf Pickup: $70.00/lot
Street Lights: $00.50/lf
Title
Realty Taxes Mills
2020
Township
21.01
Title
2020-2021
School District
170.076
Title
2020
County
25.45
Title
Total
216.54
Non-Property Tax Rates
PerCapita
Township: $10.00
School District: 0
Real Estate Transfer
Township: 1/2 %
School District: 1/2 %
NO EARNED INCOME TAX IN LOWER MAKEFIELD TOWNSHIP
Local Service Tax
In November, 2009, Lower Makefield Township enacted a local service tax of $52 per year to be paid by all persons working in the Township.
The Township appointed Berkheimer to collect the tax. If you have questions, you can reach Berkheimer’s Customer Care Department at 610-599-3139.
If you need forms, you can download them from Berkheimer’s website, www.hab-inc.com/Forms/Local Service Tax.
