What is the property tax rate in Fayette County?

The combined effective property tax rate in Fayette County, Pennsylvania is approximately 1.42%.

Fayette County Property Tax Calculator (2026) — Pennsylvania Property Tax Almanac

Property Tax in Fayette County, 2026

A calculator and field guide for Uniontown-area homeowners — and for anyone considering a move to Fayette County — including Pennsylvania's millage-per-$1,000-AV system, the Common Level Ratio that bridges stale assessments to market value, the per-school-district Homestead Exclusion (Act 1), and the Property Tax/Rent Rebate program for income-qualified seniors.

Fayette County, home to Uniontown and 125k Pennsylvanians, operates within PA's complex multi-layered property tax system. Each county sets its own predetermined assessment ratio, the State Tax Equalization Board issues an annual Common Level Ratio (CLR) to bridge stale assessments to market value, and total tax combines three independent authorities: county + municipality + school district. School district millage typically dominates the bill — often 70%+ of the total.

How the bill is built

Pennsylvania's calculation has three steps. Step 1: Assessed Value. Each county uses its own ratio — some assess at 100% of current market value (Lancaster, Allegheny since 2012), others at lower stated ratios (Bucks at ~3% effective ratio, Philadelphia at 100%). Step 2: Common Level Ratio (CLR). The State Tax Equalization Board calculates an annual CLR to bridge stated AV to current market value. This matters most for stale-assessment counties (Bucks, Chester, Allegheny, Lehigh) where the CLR can be the basis for tax appeal valuation. Step 3: Tax. Multiply AV by the combined millage (county + municipality + school district) and divide by 1,000. For Uniontown, total millage is approximately 28.76 mills.

School district millage is the largest portion of the bill. Pennsylvania has 501 independent school districts, each setting their own millage and Homestead Exclusion. Within Fayette County, school district choice can change a homeowner's annual tax bill by $1,500-$5,000+ on similar-priced homes — making "what school district is this in?" the single most important question for PA relocation buyers.

Homestead Exclusion (Act 1, 2006) is state-funded. Each school district allocates its slot of the state Property Tax Reduction Allocation to homestead-qualified properties — typical reduction is $300-$700 per year. Apply once with the Fayette County Assessment Office (Form available March 1; deadline March 1 of the following year for that year's bill).

Property Tax/Rent Rebate (PTRR) for seniors and disabled. PA's PTRR program provides up to $1,000 base rebate for income-qualified homeowners 65+ or disabled (income limit raised to $46,520 in 2024). Residents of Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, or Scranton receive supplemental rebates of $500-$1,500. PA also exempts retirement income (including Social Security) from state income tax, which substantially boosts the effective retiree benefit. File Form PA-1000 with PA Department of Revenue.

2026 Fayette County rate breakdown (mills per $1,000 of assessed value × Common Level Ratio, Uniontown district)

Taxing entity	Rate
Uniontown Area School District	16.2500
Fayette County (general)	4.5100
City of Uniontown	8.0000
Combined total	28.7600

As of April 27, 2026 · From Fayette County Assessment Office.

Note: Fayette County sits in southwestern Pennsylvania along the Monongahela River, immediately south of Pittsburgh's Allegheny County. Historically a coal and coke production powerhouse — the Connellsville Coke Region was the largest US coking coal producer in the late 19th century, fueling Pittsburgh's steel industry. The Henry Clay Frick Coke Company employed thousands of immigrant workers. Today the county's economy combines manufacturing, healthcare, and tourism (Frank Lloyd Wright's Fallingwater is in Fayette County).

Note: Pennsylvania has no statewide assessment ratio — each county sets its own pre-determined ratio (Fayette uses ~100% of 2003 base year market value). The combined county + municipal + school millage produces effective rates around 1.4% on current market value. Fayette's economic transition has limited home value appreciation — median values around $175K, well below the PA state median.

Note: PA's Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program (expanded by Act 7 of 2023, effective claims year 2024+) provides up to $1,000 rebate for homeowners 65+/widow(er) 50+/disabled with HHI ≤ $45,000. Fayette's substantial 65+ population (22% of residents) makes this rebate widely used. The Disabled Veterans' Real Estate Tax Exemption provides full exemption for 100% disabled vets with financial need (income limit varies — typically ~$108,046 for 2025).

Homestead, exemptions, and senior programs for 2026

Pennsylvania's homeowner tax relief works through three primary mechanisms: (1) the per-school-district Homestead Exclusion, (2) the income-tested Property Tax/Rent Rebate (PTRR) for seniors and disabled, and (3) the Disabled Veterans Real Estate Tax Exemption for 100% service-connected disabled veterans.

Homestead Exclusion (Act 1, 2006)

Pennsylvania's Homestead Exclusion is funded by the state's gaming revenue and allocated to school districts via the Property Tax Reduction Allocation. Each school district then applies the allocation as a reduction in assessed value for owner-occupied homes. Typical reductions in Fayette County range from $300-$700 per year. Apply once with the Fayette County Assessment Office; the application form becomes available March 1 of each year, with a March 1 deadline of the following year for that year's bill. Once granted, the exclusion auto-renews.

Property Tax/Rent Rebate (PTRR)

Pennsylvania's PTRR is one of the more generous senior property tax programs in the country. Eligible homeowners (65+ or disabled with income under $46,520) receive a base rebate of up to $1,000. Residents of Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and Scranton receive an additional $500-$1,500 supplemental rebate. The program is funded by the Pennsylvania Lottery and is filed annually with the PA Department of Revenue (Form PA-1000). The June 30 application deadline applies to the following year's rebate.

Pennsylvania also exempts retirement income (including Social Security) from state income tax — boosting the effective retiree benefit substantially. Combined with PTRR, PA retirees can have very low total state-tax burden despite the moderate-to-high property tax rates.

Disabled Veterans Real Estate Tax Exemption

Pennsylvania veterans with a 100% service-connected disability rating qualify for full property tax exemption — but the exemption is income-tested. Income limit is approximately $108,046 in 2025 (annual cost-of-living adjustment). File Form MV-77L with the PA Department of Military and Veterans Affairs. The State Veterans Commission reviews each application; approval can take several months. Surviving spouses retain the exemption under specific conditions.

Appealing your assessment

Pennsylvania's appeal deadline is typically August 1 in most counties for the following tax year (varies — check with the Fayette County Assessment Office). The county Board of Assessment Appeals reviews based on comparable sales evidence, with the Common Level Ratio applied to convert market value comparisons to assessed value comparisons. PA's stale-assessment counties (Bucks last reassessed 1972, Chester 1996, Allegheny 2012) have particularly favorable appeal dynamics — recent buyers can often reduce their assessment substantially by demonstrating their purchase price is below the indicated assessed value × CLR.

Cities and towns in Fayette County

Fayette County contains 6 incorporated municipalities, ranging from Uniontown to the smallest village. Search volume for property tax is often city-specific, so here is the complete list — with population from the 2020 US Census, rounded to the nearest 100.

Data: US Census Bureau, 2020 Decennial Census. Populations rounded. Cities marked as "split" straddle a county border — the portion inside Fayette County is subject to Fayette County's tax rolls, while the portion outside is subject to the adjacent county's.

City or town	Type	Population (2020)
Uniontown County seat	city	9,700
Connellsville	city	7,000
Masontown	borough	3,300
Brownsville	borough	2,200
Point Marion	borough	1,200
Belle Vernon	borough	1,100

About city-level property tax rates: The rate breakdown and calculator on this page reflect the Uniontown tax district. Other cities in Fayette County may pay into different school districts, city rates, and special districts — so their combined rates can differ, sometimes substantially. Always verify the specific rates for your address with the Fayette County Assessment Office before relying on any estimate.

Frequently asked questions

When are Fayette County property taxes due?

Pennsylvania has different bill cycles for the three taxing authorities. County and municipal taxes are billed in spring (typically March-April due) with discount available if paid early. School district taxes are billed in summer (typically July-September due). Each authority has its own discount/face/penalty schedule — typically a 2% discount for early payment, then face value, then 10% penalty for late payment.

Why is the school district millage so much higher than the county millage?

Pennsylvania has 501 independent school districts that fund roughly 50-60% of school operating costs through property tax (the remainder comes from state aid and federal funds). Combined with very modest county-level millage (typically 4-8 mills), the school portion ends up dominating the total bill. Within Fayette County, school district choice can change a homeowner's annual tax bill by $1,500-$5,000+ on similar-priced homes.

What is the Common Level Ratio (CLR)?

PA's CLR is an annual State Tax Equalization Board calculation that bridges stated assessed values to current market value. In stale-assessment counties (Bucks last reassessed 1972, Chester 1996, Allegheny 2012, Lehigh 1991), the CLR adjusts upward to compensate for the gap. The CLR matters most for tax appeals — your assessment can be challenged if it produces an effective rate higher than the county's CLR-adjusted level.

How do I qualify for PTRR (Property Tax/Rent Rebate)?

You must be 65+ or disabled, with household income under approximately $46,520 (2024). Residents of Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, or Scranton qualify for additional supplemental rebates. File Form PA-1000 with the PA Department of Revenue by June 30 for the following year's rebate. Pennsylvania also exempts retirement income from state income tax — making PA one of the more retiree-friendly states overall.

About Fayette County

Beyond the property tax — a few things you might not know about the place.

Weird fact

Frank Lloyd Wright’s Fallingwater — the cantilevered house famously built directly over Bear Run waterfall in 1935 — is in Fayette County, near Mill Run. Smithsonian magazine named it one of the “28 Places to See Before You Die,” and the American Institute of Architects ranked it the “best all-time work of American architecture.” Now operated by the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy.

Hometown hero

George C. Marshall

US Army General, Secretary of State (1947-1949), Secretary of Defense (1950-1951), and Nobel Peace Prize winner (1953) for the Marshall Plan that rebuilt post-WWII Europe. Born in Uniontown in 1880; the George C. Marshall Memorial sits in downtown Uniontown.

Biggest annual event

Fayette County Fair

Annual late-July agricultural fair at the Fayette County Fairgrounds in Dunbar Township — features grandstand harness racing, livestock shows, and tractor pulls. Among the longest continuously-operating county fairs in PA, since 1798.

Property Tax in Fayette County, 2026