Borough Department
Tax Collector
West Reading tax deadlines, payment methods, certification requests, contact info, sitting dates, and current borough, county, and business rates.
Borough and County Real Estate Taxes
Borough and County Real Estate Taxes are mailed by March 1st of each year. The discount period ends on April 30th, and the flat period ends on June 30th. The penalty period is from July 1st to December 31st. By mid-January, all delinquent tax bills are turned over to the Berks County Tax Claim Bureau.
Payment Methods
- Accepted: check, money order, online
- Payable to: Berks County Treasurer
- No partial payments accepted
Tax Bill Questions
Tax Collector contact:
- Phone: (610) 478-6640
- Email: treasurer@berkspa.gov
- Address: Berks County Treasurer, 633 Court Street, 2nd Floor, Reading, PA 19601
In-Person Payments
- Location: Borough Hall or Berks County Courthouse
- Hours: Monday-Friday, Borough Hall 8 AM–5 PM, Courthouse 8 AM-3:30 PM
- After-hours drop box: Borough parking lot or courthouse
Pay By Mail
Berks County Treasurer
633 Court Street, 2nd Floor
Reading, PA 19601
Include all required documentation.
West Reading Tax Guide
Certification Request
To order a tax certification for the current year tax bill for properties within the limits of West Reading, please mail in your request, including an email address, along with a $40 check or money order payable to Berks County Treasurer. Please complete the form and mail it to:
Berks County Treasurer, 633 Court Street, Reading, PA 19601
- Certification Request Form Note: Parcel numbers begin with 93 for West Reading Borough.
- For properties located outside of the borough, contact the collector for the municipality where the property is located. A list of tax collectors can be viewed here:Â Tax Collector List
- For prior years’ delinquent tax information, please contact the Tax Claim Bureau.
2026 Tax Collector Sitting Dates
Where:Â West Reading Borough Hall, 500 Chestnut Street, West Reading, PA 19611
Time: Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
 Where: Berks County Treasurer, 633 Court Street, 2nd Floor, Reading, PA 19601
Time:Â Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Borough Tax Rates
Real Estate Taxes
- Real Estate Tax – 9.75 mills
- Fire Protection Tax – 3.00 mills
- Infrastructure Tax – 1.75 mills
- Berks County Real Estate Tax – 9.013 mills
- Wyomissing Area School District Tax – The Wyomissing Area School District real estate and per capita taxes are established by the school board. Payments are not accepted at Borough Hall. To obtain further information, please contact the tax clerk at 610-374-0739 ext. 1101, email taxes@wyoarea.org.
- Local Services Tax – $52 annually, payable to Berks County Earned Income Tax Bureau (Berks EIT).
Business Privilege License/Taxes
- Business Privilege License – $50 annually, please contact Berkheimer Tax Innovations at 610-599-3140 or email BPT@hab-inc.com.
- Business Privilege and/or Mercantile Tax – Please provide a questionnaire to Berkheimer Tax Innovations for processing. Should you have any questions, please contact Berkheimer Tax Innovations through the channels listed above.
West Reading Borough has not collected a Per Capita Tax since 2002.
| Key Contact | Phone |
|---|---|
| Berks County Treasurer | 610-478-6640 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the maximum real estate tax rate?
The maximum rate, according to Section 1302 (a) of the Borough Code, is 30 mills. However, the borough can levy an additional five mills, through court order, for specific purposes, such as purchasing fire equipment, paying interest on debt, or caring for shade trees.
I don’t agree with the assessed market value of my property. Who can I call?
Berks County Assessment Office (610) 478-6262 or Email: assessment@berkspa.gov.com