Earned Income Tax (EIT)

Residents of Brookhaven Borough are sent 3 tax bills each year – Borough, County, and School.

Note: For unpaid sewer and tax fees, contact the Borough Tax Collector at 610-638-1205.


The Community Action Agency of Delaware County, Inc. will be scheduling appointments for their FREE tax preparation sites in Chester, Boothwyn and Darby beginning early January. For an Appointment with an IRS certified tax preparer, call 610-833-4443


Borough Taxes

Laura Reed – Tax Collector
P.O. Box 1007
Brookhaven, PA. 19015
610-638-1205
Email: laura.reed@brookhavenboro.com

Borough tax bills are sent out each year in mid February. This bill includes the borough tax as well as the sewer fee and trash fee, if applicable.

Your canceled check is your receipt of payment for your borough taxes, BUT if you would like a receipt, you must send a self-addressed stamped envelope along with the entire tax bill (not just the bottom portion).  Note: The top portion of your tax bill will be stamped ‘Paid’ and sent back to you as your receipt.

For 2024 Tax Year:

Borough Taxes: Total tax millage: 3.50
Sewer Fees: Vary as to location of property
Trash Fee: $440.47 per household (Condominiums in the Borough do not have a trash fee.)


County Taxes

County tax bills are sent out each year in mid February.

Payments:

For any Delaware County tax questions:

Delaware County Treasurer
201 West Front St. Media, Pa 1903
Phone: 610-891-4278 | Fax: 610-891-4883


School Taxes

Penn-Delco School Taxes tax bills are sent out each year in July.

Payments:

The Penn Delco School District has provided more specific Real Estate-School tax information in their Real Estate Tax Bill Basics and Frequently Asked Questions document:

Click on picture to see School Tax Basics and Frequently Asked Questions.

Rebates

Residents may be eligible for rebate programs:

More information and forms are available at our State Representative’s office located at 115 E. Brookhaven Road, (610) 534-6880.


Notice to Mortgage and Settlement Service Companies:

The following requests must be made in writing and accompanied with the necessary fees, payable to Laura Reed – Tax Collector.

Non-sufficient funds (NSF) fee is $30.00. This fee is payable to: Borough of Brookhaven, Tax Collection

Note: A Tax Certification will not be processed without the proper fee.