Tax Information

Becky Cecchine – Real Estate Tax collector
1100 Edgewood Road
Yardley PA 19067
lmttax@lmt.org
215-493-2332
Efax:  866-673-3201

Township and county real estate taxes are due at the base amount by the extended due date of 7/30/2020.  A resolution was approved by Bucks County and Lower Makefield Township to extend the base period from 5/1 to 6/30 to 7/30/2020.  After 7/30/2020 a 10% penalty will be added. 

Lower Makefield Township building is closed in the yellow 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.

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 2019-2020 is 7/01/2020.
Due date at discount is –
Base date is –
Installments due dates are  –

To pay online, use Value Payments, go to https://www.lowermakefieldtax.org/

Millage information can be seen below or by visiting www.bctaxes.org.

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.

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

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

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.