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The Upper Uwchlan Township Real Estate Tax bills are mailed on or about March 1. The bills are mailed directly to the homeowner and if you do not have your bill by March 31, please contact Ben LaGarde, Tax Collector at 610-458-7125. For more information visit the tax collector website at www.benlagarde.com.
If you have recently moved into new construction, you may not receive a bill in March because your home was not assessed in time for the county to forward this information to the Township. Once your dwelling has been assessed, you will receive an Interim Tax bill for the time period that you lived in the home for that year.
An Earned Income Tax (1%) is collected by Berkheimer Associates -- 0.5% goes to schools and 0.5% goes directly to the Township for services. Check your pay stub to assure Upper Uwchlan Township is listed as your Township. Ask your employer's payroll department if unclear. If questions remain, contact Berkheimer at 1-866-701-7206 or 610-599-3139.
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Real Estate Tax Collector (Elected)
Ben LaGarde
Phone: 610-458-7125
Fax: 610-458-0307
Email: blagarde2@gmail.com
BLagarde@upperuwchlan-pa.gov
There are 3 real estate tax bills issued annually for the County, the Township and the School District. The County and Township fiscal years follow the calendar year from Jan. 1 to Dec. 31. Bills are rendered on or about March 1. The School District fiscal year runs from July 1 to June 30. Bills are rendered on or about July 1. Real estate tax is based on an assessed value determined by the Chester County Board of Assessments. Appeals for reassessment must be made directly to the County Board of Assessments in West Chester.
Each entity of local government (County, Township and School) sets its own tax rate.
A 2% discount is offered for payment made within 60 days.
A 10% penalty is levied after 120 days.
For additional information or to schedule an appointment, please call the tax collector’s office.
Payments can be made via check, money order or cash. Credit cards are not accepted for payment.
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Tax Rebates for Senior Volunteers
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The Downingtown Area School District and the Retired & Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) of Chester County are collaborating in the administration of a new tax credit program for senior citizen property owners. To be eligible for this program, persons must:
- Be 65 years of age or older during a calendar year in which school real estate property tax is due and payable.
- Own residential real estate in the Downingtown Area School District (DASD), in which they reside as their primary residence, and upon which they pay real property tax to distract.
- Be willing to volunteer their services to the school district
Prospective volunteers may obtain an information/enrollment packet by calling 610-269-8400 ext. 6260, or stopping by the Administrative Offices at 126 Wallace Avenue, Downingtown 19335.
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For Tax Millage information click here.
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Township Millage FAQ
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Q. What is an Interim Tax Bill?
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A. Interim tax bills cover the period that ownership or a change of assessed value of the property was effective. For example, if ownership of a property changes in October and the property tax bills are mailed out in March of the following year, an Interim Tax Bill will be sent once the Assessment Office forwards the information to the Township.
Q. What is the fee for a Tax Certification?
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A. Tax Certifications are required for refinancing and resale of property. They are usually requested by the Agency handling the transaction. The fee is $10.00, payable to Ben LaGarde - Tax Collector, and should be mailed to his attention at 94 St. Andrews Lane, Glenmoore, PA 19343. Fax requests (610-458-0307) should include a copy of the check. Mailed requests must include a postage-paid envelope if hard copy is required.
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