The Office of the City Treasurer receives all city revenue and provides regular reports to the mayor, city council, and city administrator on all revenue received. The City Treasurer heads the office and is elected by city voters to serve a 4-year term of office. The city treasurer also serves as the city’s property tax collector and also sells city garbage stickers. For more information on city taxes and tax collection please click here.
2026 Pittston City Municipal Real Estate Taxes
The 2026 Pittston City Municipal Real Estate Tax bills will be mailed on February 20, 2026. Property owners should take note of the following payment deadlines and options for purchasing refuse stickers:
Tax Payment Deadlines
- Discount Period: Tax payments made by April 21, 2026 will be eligible for a discount.
- Face Period: Payments made from April 21, 2026 through June 23, 2026 will be accepted at the face value without any discount.
- Penalty Period: Tax payments made from June 23, 2026 through December 31, 2025 will incur a penalty.
Homestead Tax Exemption - Increase for 2026
The Pittston City Council has enacted an ordinance for a “Homestead Tax Exemption” for owner-occupied residential homes that reduces the Municipal property tax bill for owner-occupied homes.
Pittston City’s Home Rule Charter requires the City Council to reduce Pittston City Municipal taxes for owner-occupied residential homes. Since 2012, the Mayor and City Council have annually enacted an ordinance to provide the exemption. For 2026, the exemption has been significantly increased from $16,500 to $40,000. This homestead exemption reduces the assessed value for taxation purposes by $40,000 for 2026 and the subsequent years.
The city utilizes the Luzerne County homestead database for application of this city property tax reduction. If you qualify for the Luzerne County Homestead Exemption used for county property taxes, the Pittston City Homestead deduction will automatically be applied to your Pittston City municipal tax bill. If you believe you qualify for the exemption but are not receiving it, please contact the Luzerne County Treasurer’s office.
2026 Pittston City Refuse Stickers
Ways to Purchase 2026 Refuse Stickers (Green)
Residents can purchase their 2026 refuse stickers (green) through several convenient methods:
- In Person:
- Visit the City Treasurer’s Office on the first floor of Pittston City Hall, located at 35 Broad Street. The office is open Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- By Mail:
- Mail a request with $5.00 for up to 10 sheets of stickers. Be sure to include the address where you would like the stickers to be sent.
- Drop Box:
- You can drop off your payment at the red box in front of City Hall. Include $5.00 for up to 10 sheets of stickers. Be sure to include the address where you would like the stickers to be sent.
- Online:
- Visit the City’s online payment portal www.pittstoncity.org and include $5.00 for up to 10 sheets to be mailed. Be sure to provide the address where you would like the stickers sent.
Senior Discount
Seniors wishing to receive a 10% discount must purchase their stickers in person at the City Treasurer’s Office. A valid government-issued ID is required to receive the senior discount.
Tax Certification Requests:
Please complete the Tax Certification Request Form and email to Treasury [at] cityofpittston.org (Treasury[at]cityofpittston[dot]org). Please click on the “PAY NOW” button and choose “Tax Certification Fee” in the drop-down box. The fee is $25.00 per parcel. Please be sure to include an email to return the certification. If you would like to complete this form and mail a check, you can do so by sending the form and check payable to Pittston City, Pittston City’s Treasurer’s Office, 35 Broad Street, Pittston PA 18640.
Once we receive the request and payment, we will return the request to you.