Finance Department

The Finance Department conducts all financial transactions related to cash collections, cash disbursements, employee benefits, and employee payroll in accordance with generally accepted accounting principals. Effective controls are maintained to safeguard Municipal assets.

2022 Budget

Council adopted the 2022 budget with no tax increase on Nov. 16, 2021. Click this link to view the $37.8 million budget.

Real Estate Taxes & Trash Fees

The Finance Department collects the current year Municipal and County Real Estate Taxes, trash collection and disposal fees.

2022 Real Estate Taxes

Tax bills for 2022 will be mailed out by mid-February. The discount period to pay your real estate tax bill is April 15. The face value of the bill is due by June 15. A penalty will be incurred for payments made between June 16 and Dec. 31.

Payments

Payments can be made in person at the Finance Department, Monday through Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. or by mail. Checks or money orders should be made payable to the “Municipality of Norristown. 

As of Nov. 2020, payments may now be made online! Payment may be submitted at https://taxpayments.norristown.org/.. A 2.65% ($3.00 minimum) convenience fee charged to each transaction. This fee is retained by the card processing service. 

Tax Certifications

Tax Certifications are available for a fee of $35. You can file a request for a certification using this form: Tax certification request.

(NOTE: Due to significant volume please submit your request at least three (3) weeks prior to closing.)

Duplicate Bills or Receipts

Duplicate tax bills or receipts can also be obtained for a fee of $5.

Tax Resources

View a collection of tax resources.

More Information

Please call 610-270-0431 or email Real Estate Tax Office for more information on tax certifications and duplicate tax bills or receipts.