Homeowners in Bucks County will see their taxes increase in 2025 across 17 of the county’s 54 municipalities, with some towns facing hikes of 20% or more.
Doylestown and Northampton townships will experience the largest average increases, with homeowners facing respective rises of $150.93 and $177.64 on their annual home tax bills.
These adjustments are based on millage rates and the average assessed value of residential properties, as outlined in the latest budget documents.
Bucks County taxes are calculated by multiplying the tax-assessed value of a property by the millage rate, which represents $1 per $1,000 of assessed value.
The taxes fund municipal operations, public services, and capital projects, often through dedicated funds.
Several municipalities, including Northampton, Solebury, and Bristol townships, are directing portions of their tax increases toward local fire services.
In Doylestown Township, additional Bucks County home tax revenue will go toward hiring two new police officers, addressing pension costs, managing debt service for community recreation projects, and maintaining infrastructure like roads and bridges.
School taxes, typically the largest portion of a homeowner’s property tax bill, remain a significant factor in Bucks County.
Not to mention, all 13 school districts in the county impose millage rates in the triple digits.
Meanwhile, the county’s tax rate, set at 27.45 mills, adds a notable chunk to residents’ tax bills.
Among the municipalities seeing the highest increases in 2025:
- Northampton Township: Homeowners will pay an average of $1,283 in tax, a $178 increase, with a 4.5 mill hike to 32.5 mills.
- Doylestown Township: The average tax bill will increase by $151 to $893, with a 3.695 mill hike to 21.85 mills.
- Solebury Township: On average, homeowners will pay $1,670, up $71, with a 1.1 mill increase to 25.9102 mills.
While most municipalities are raising taxes, Morrisville Borough and Penndel Borough stand out by lowering theirs.
Morrisville cut its millage rate by 2 mills, saving the average homeowner $44, while Penndel reduced rates by 1 mill, lowering bills by $21.
Overall, the increases in homeowners’ taxes for 2025 vary depending on the municipality, but they are expected to significantly impact most budgets.
Residents can compare their town’s rates to others to better understand how the changes will affect them.
