2025 Property Tax Hike: Bucks County Officials Target 17 Local Areas!
Get ready, Bucks County! In 2025, 17 out of the 54 municipalities will see a rise in taxes, with some towns experiencing increases that could reach up to 20% or more!
Doylestown and Northampton townships are leading the charge, with local tax bills expected to jump by an average of $150.93 and $177.64, respectively. That’s according to the latest budget documents and property assessments.
But how do they calculate these taxes, you ask? It’s all based on the assessed value of your property and the millage rate set by various agencies, which translates to $1 for every $1,000 of assessed value.
Your tax dollars are hard at work funding essential services and local projects. This year, several towns—including Northampton, Solebury, and Bristol—are earmarking their tax increases specifically for fire services.
In Doylestown Township, the tax hike will contribute to hiring two new police officers and cover a new pension rate. Plus, it will fund a bond that finances a community recreation center and ongoing infrastructure maintenance. It’s all about making our community safer and more enjoyable!
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As we look ahead, remember that tax rates are usually set in line with the upcoming year’s budget, which local officials finalize at the end of the calendar year. Meanwhile, school boards approve their district’s tax rates every June.
School taxes typically make up the largest portion of your tax bill, with all 13 school districts in Bucks County imposing triple-digit millage rates.
Recently, Bucks County commissioners approved a whopping $500 million budget for 2025 that preserves the current 27.45 millage rate, which is already higher than most municipalities.
Curious about how much your taxes might increase next year? Here’s a breakdown of the average tax bills across Bucks County’s municipalities where officials have decided to raise rates.
Northampton Township
Average tax bill in 2025: $1,283, reflecting a $178 increase. Millage change: 32.5 mills, up 4.5 mills from 2024. Average assessed value: $39,476.
Doylestown Township
Average tax bill in 2025: $893, a $151 increase. Millage change: 21.85 mills, up 3.695 mills from 2024. Average assessed value: $40,847.
Langhorne Manor Borough
Average tax bill in 2025: $519, a $92 increase. Millage change: 16.15 mills, up 2.875 mills from 2024. Average assessed value: $32,142.
Newtown Borough
Average tax bill in 2025: $859, an $85 increase. Millage change: 20.25 mills, up 2 mills from 2024. Average assessed value: $42,426.
Wrightstown Township
Average tax bill in 2025: $748, an $83 increase. Millage change: 13.5 mills, up 1.5 mills from 2024. Average assessed value: $55,403.
Chalfont Borough
Average tax bill in 2025: $683, a $75 increase. Millage change: 22.75 mills, up 2.5 mills from 2024. Average assessed value: $30,037.
Solebury Township
Average tax bill in 2025: $1,670, a $71 increase. Millage change: 25.9102 mills, up 1.1 mills from 2024. Average assessed value: $64,467.
Sellersville Borough
Average tax bill in 2025: $615, a $62 increase. Millage change: 30 mills, up 3 mills from 2024. Average assessed value: $20,510.
Silverdale Borough
Average tax bill in 2025: $469, a $57 increase. Millage change: 16.5 mills, up 2 mills from 2024. Average assessed value: $28,398.
New Britain Township
Average tax bill in 2025: $569, a $53 increase. Millage change: 16 mills, up 1.5 mills from 2024. Average assessed value: $35,572.
Yardley Borough
Average tax bill in 2025: $797, a $50 increase. Millage change: 32.07 mills, up 2 mills from 2024. Average assessed value: $24,860.
Lower Southampton Township
Average tax bill in 2025: $405, a $45 increase. Millage change: 15.83 mills, up 1.75 mils from 2024. Average assessed value: $25,572.
Buckingham Township
Average tax bill in 2025: $247, a $39 increase. Millage change: 4.75 mills, up 0.75 mills from 2024. Average assessed value: $52,057.
Upper Southampton Township
Average tax bill in 2025: $788, a $22 increase. Millage change: 27.66 mills, up 0.78 mills from 2024. Average assessed value: $28,477.
Bristol Township
Average tax bill in 2025: $443, an $18 increase. Millage change: 24.98 mills, up 1 mill from 2024. Average assessed value: $17,722.
Riegelsville Borough
Average tax bill in 2025: $352, a $10 increase. Millage change: 17 mills, up 0.5 mills from 2024. Average assessed value: $20,726.
Telford Borough
Average tax bill in 2025: $175, an $8 increase. Millage change: 7.48 mills, up 0.34 mills from 2024. Average assessed value: $23,439.
Municipal tax rates across Bucks County
While most towns in Bucks County are holding steady on tax rates this year, a couple of municipalities are actually lowering their rates!
Morrisville Borough has passed a budget for 2025 that includes a 2-mill decrease to 47 mills. This translates to about $44 off the tax bill for an average homeowner with property assessed at $17,711, bringing their total municipal tax bill to approximately $832.
Penndel Borough has also joined the fray, cutting taxes by around 4%, or 1 mill, which will save the average homeowner with property valued at $20,637 about $21, resulting in a total tax obligation of $491 for 2025.
Curious about how your tax situation stacks up against the rest of the county? Check out the table below to see how your average tax bill compares to others in your municipality, including municipal, school, and county taxes.
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