Phoenixville Area School District

Real Estate Tax is the main source of revenue for funding the operation of the Phoenixville Area School District. It is based on the assessed valuation, as determined by the Chester County Board of Assessments, of all taxable property within the School District.

The millage rate for Phoenixville Area School District residents is 35.0794

The millage rate for 2025-2026 is the rate which the Board of School Directors sets for the taxation of the assessment on a property. Your current school district real estate tax can be calculated by taking the millage rate and multiplying it by your property assessment.

In order to receive the discounted 2% from the face value of your tax bill, payments must be received from July 1 through August 31.

In order to receive the face value amount of your tax bill, payments must be received from September 1 through October 31.

A 10% penalty on the face amount is due on your tax bill for payments after October 31.

Payments not received by December 31 will be considered delinquent and will be placed on a lien status with Chester County.

• Eligible taxpayers may elect to pay their school real estate taxes in three equal installments. 
• Installment payments are due August 31, September 30, and October 31. If you choose to participate in the installment program, you cannot take advantage of the 2% discount with payment due by August 31. Late payment of installments will result in a penalty. 
• Payment of the first full installment must be received by August 31 to confirm your intention to pay your school district tax bill in installments. 
• If installment plan reflects N/A, you do not qualify for the installment program.

• Lien Date (December 31) Payment may be made until the date shown, after which any unpaid account will be turned over to the Tax Claim Bureau in West Chester, PA.
• If the property has been sold, please note the name of the new owner and return the bill to: 

Keystone Collections Group
546 Wendell Road
Irwin, PA 15642

• Forward payment copy to bank or mortgage company if funds are held in escrow.
• Failure to receive bill does not entitle owner to discount or remission of penalty of taxes.
• There is a $35.00 charge for returned checks.
• The district requires an original tax bill at the time of payment. Duplicate bills can be obtained from Keystone at 866-539-1100. 
• Payment copy must be returned with payment.
• If you would like a receipt, enclose a self-addressed, stamped envelope with check and both copies of the bill
• Date of postmark determines amount accepted.
• Postdated checks are not accepted.
• If payment is made by check, stamped receipt is not valid until check has cleared.

Keystone's Tax Certification Website
Keystone Collections Group
546 Wendell Road
Irwin, PA 15642