Borough Taxes & How to Pay Them

Last Updated: June 5, 2026

The Taxes Tyrone Levies

Most local taxes are authorized in the Borough’s Taxation chapter (Chapter 180), with the specific rates set each year by ordinance (the current rates were established in Ordinance No. 1494). The main ones are:

• Real Estate (Property) Tax — the tax on the assessed value of property in the Borough, billed annually. This is the single largest local tax and the backbone of the General Fund.
• Earned Income Tax (EIT) — a tax on residents’ wages and net profits (Chapter 180, Article III).
• Local Services Tax (LST) — a flat tax on people who work in the Borough, which helps fund services that support the working population (Article II).
• Realty Transfer Tax — a tax applied when real estate changes hands (Article V).
• Amusement Device Tax — a tax on coin-operated amusement devices (Article I).

Your Rights As a Taxpayer

Pennsylvania and the Borough protect taxpayers through a Local Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights (Chapter 180, Article IV), which governs how local taxes are administered, how you are notified, and how you can ask questions or appeal.

How Taxes Are Collected

Different taxes are collected in different ways. Your real estate tax is billed to property owners and paid to the Borough’s tax collector. The earned income and local services taxes are generally collected through the countywide tax collection bureau and through employer payroll withholding. The Borough Manager is responsible for receiving and depositing the taxes the Borough is owed (Home Rule Charter, § C-58).

Questions About a Tax Bill?

If you are unsure who to pay, when a bill is due, or how a tax applies to you, start with the Borough office — staff can point you to the right collector and explain your bill.

In the Code: Chapter 180, Taxation · Chapter 92, Fees · Charter Art. XIV, Budget & Fiscal Matters. Current rates: Ord. 1494. Full code: ecode360.com/TY1357.