Tax Collector

Dawn Petrosky, Tax Collector
P.O. Box 1301
Washington, PA 15301

VIA FEDEX & UPS:
153 Jefferson Avenue
Unit 1301
Washington, PA 15301

p: 724.470.9390
e: EastWashBoroughTaxCollector@gmail.com

Tax Bill Notices & Due Dates

Notices:

• East Washington Borough tax bill notices are mailed around the end of February, or the beginning of March.
• Washington School District tax notices are mailed around the end of July or, the beginning of August.

Even if you do not receive a tax notice, you are responsible for paying your taxes on time.

Due dates for Borough taxes:

• March 1 – April 30: 2% Discount Period
• May 1 – June 30: Tax due at face value
• July 1 – Dec. 31: 10% penalty is incurred; postmarks by 12/31 will be considered “on time”.

Due dates for Washington School District taxes:

• Aug. 1 – Sept. 30: 2% Discount Period
• Oct. 1 – Nov. 30: Tax is due at face value
• Dec. 1 – Dec. 31: 10% penalty is incurred; postmarks by 12/31 will be considered “on time”.

Paying your taxes

By U.S. Mail:

Please make your check payable to:

Dawn Petrosky, Tax Collector
P.O. Box 1301
Washington, PA 15301

VIA FEDEX & UPS:
153 Jefferson Avenue
Unit 1301
Washington, PA 15301

Tips to ensure a smooth tax payment:

• If you want a “paid” receipt, please include a self-addressed stamped envelope with your entire bill payment.
• After Dec. 15, taxes may be paid to the Borough Tax Collector only with a cashier’s check or money order.
• After Dec. 31: Taxes not paid by Dec. 31 are delinquent and can only be paid at the Washington County Tax Claims Office.
• Please do not make your checks payable to East Washington Borough or to the Washington School District, as this will cause delays and may cause late penalties.
• Please be sure you have sufficient funds to cover your tax payment! A $40 fee will be added for NSF checks and may cause late penalties. NOTE: The NSF fee was adopted by Borough Council in Resolution 001 of 2022.
• Sending cash through USPS is not advised. Paying in cash is highly discouraged.

NOTE:  Only the Washington County Tax Office can make a change to your tax billing address. Please contact that office directly if your tax billing address has changed for any reason. If you have paid off your mortgage, it is recommended that you contact the County Tax Office to make sure that the billing/mailing address for your tax bills has been updated to the correct address. The Borough Tax Collector is precluded by law from changing a tax billing address. Remember: Even if you do not receive a tax notice, you are responsible for paying your taxes on time.

In-person:

• By appointment only on Tuesdays, Wednesdays or Thursdays: 5:30 – 7:00 p.m.
• Appointments may be arranged by calling 724.470.9390.
• Appointment location: Citizens Library, 55 S. College St., Washington, PA 15301

During the discount period:

Fees:

(As adopted by Borough Council in Resolution 001 of 2022)

• Lien Letters: $25.00
• Real Estate Tax Certifications: $25.00
• Returned Check Fees (NSF): $40.00
• Duplicate Bills: $1.00

Questions:

• By phone: Tuesdays, Wednesdays or Thursdays: 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. @ 724.470.9390
• By e-mail: EastWashBoroughTaxCollector@gmail.com