Tax Collectors

Real Estate Tax Collector

**ANNOUNCEMENT**
Real Estate Tax Collector (Effective 1/1/2026): Lyle Stover

Email: HainesTaxCollector@gmail.com
Phone: 814-325-7599

Mailing Address Payments and Correspondence:
Haines Twp Tax Collector
PO Box 101
Aaronsburg, PA 16820
DROP OFF Payment to the Lockbox (also for Overnight/Express Mail):
Haines Township Tax Collector
337 E. Aaron Square – Township Office (RED) Lockbox
Aaronsburg PA 16820

Office Hours

Other times: By appointment (call 814‑325‑7599)

During the DISCOUNT period

Printed on the bill

Located at the Township Office 337 E. Aaron Sq, Aaronsburg, PA 16820

Tax Certification Requests

  • Submit via email:Tax Certification Request
    • Certifications: $20.00 per parcel
    • Bill copies: $4.00 per parcel
    • Checks Payable to: Lyle Stover
  • Required format:
    • Parcel Owner
    • Parcel Number
    • Parcel Address
    • Buyer
    • Anticipated Closing Date

Payment Rules & Reminders

  • As of 2025, bills are mailed in a self‑sealed, perforated envelope by a vendor, one bill per parcel (not mailed in one envelope).
  • Read bills carefully and pay the correct amount.
  • If your bill is paid by your mortgage company, they receive a copy and you receive a copy as required by PA Tax Collector Regulations.
  • Incorrect amounts, or postdated checks will be returned.
  • After Dec 15: Only cashier’s check, cash, or money order accepted.
  • Returned checks incur a $37.00 fee (per Ordinance 2025‑1).

Billing Schedule

  • *Feb 1: Interim bills
  • Mar 1: Centre County & Haines Township bills
  • *Jul 1: Interim bills
  • Jul 15: Penns Valley Area School District bills

*Interim Bills; Reflect prior‑year parcel changes, have different due dates, are in addition to March & July bills.

Payment Periods

Each bill includes three payment amounts:

  1. Discount Period: Pay by date shown → 2% discount
  2. Face Period: Pay between dates shown → Face amount
  3. Penalty Period: After date shown → +10% penalty

All real estate taxes are due by Dec 31. Unpaid bills are returned to Centre County for collection and additional penalties.

Accepted Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check (payable to Haines Twp. Tax Collector)
  • Money Order (same payee)

Receipts: Provided only if the taxpayer pays in person, OR includes a self‑addressed stamped envelope (SASE) with their payment.

Questions about the amount, changing the NAME on a bill: Centre County Tax Assessment Office: 814‑355‑6721

              Earned Income Tax Collector

                           Centre Tax Agency
                            Jacqui Fuge, Tax Administrator

                           Mail Local Tax Returns to:
                           243 South Allen Street
                           PO Box 437
                           State College, PA 16804-0437

                           Phone Number: (814) 234-7120
                           Fax Number: (814) 234-7148
                           Email: Email Centre Tax Agency 

                           Link to Map

                           Hours of Operation
                           Monday through Friday
                           8:30 am to 4:30 pm
                           (Excluding Holidays)