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NEW! You can now apply for and renew your business and mercantile licenses online: upperdarby.org/taxpay

The Finance Department is responsible for the administration of activities pertaining to the receipt, expenditure, accounting, investment, custody and control of Township funds. It is also responsible for the preparation of the annual Budget, issuing monthly budget variance reports and other financial information.

The Department maintains Township records in conformance with fund accounting principles and with generally accepted principles of governmental accounting. Finance is designated to be the tax collector and collect all taxes levied by the Township, including Real Estate, Mercantile, Business Privilege, and Local Service taxes as well as Sewer and Rubbish fees. It administers the purchasing system which is responsible for the procurement of all goods and services for all Township departments.

Address
100 Garrett Road, Room 212
Office Hours
M-F 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Phone
610-734-7630
Fax
610 734-7736
For email inquiries, please see our contact page

The responsibilities of the Director are:

  • Deposit monies in banks authorized by the Township.
  • Provide for the prudent investment of all monies.
  • Disburse all payments for authorized expenditures.
  • Act as the Tax Collector and collect all taxes levied by the Township.
  • Processing employee payroll and remitting related withholding taxes.
  • Maintain a uniform accounting system in accordance with generally accepted principles of governmental accounting.
  • Prepare the annual budget, issuing monthly budget variance reports and other financial information.
  • Maintain the fixed asset inventory system.
  • Administer the purchasing system which procures all goods and services for the Township.

NEW! You can now apply for and renew your business and mercantile licenses online: upperdarby.org/taxpay

Upper Darby Township options for MUNICIPAL TAX PAYMENTS

The deadline to receive the 2% discount on municipal taxes has been extended to April 30th.

Upper Darby Township Municipal Building remains closed to the public.

Residents and Businesses should pay by mail:

Upper Darby Township
100 Garrett Road
Room 102
Upper Darby, PA 19082

A receipt will be mailed if a self-addressed stamped envelope is included.

Residents can also check with their BANK to see if they offer Bill Pay. You must include your folio number with your payment.

The responsibilities of the Tax Office are:

  • Collection of Real Estate taxes.
  • Collection of Sewer and Rubbish fees.
  • Collection of Mercantile, Business Privilege, and Local Service taxes.
  • Take charge of all Township monies from all sources and deposit in a Township bank.
  • Preparation of all Township tax bills for mailing to businesses and property owners.
  • Issuing of Tax Certifications for properties in the Township.
  • Maintain the property tax file for all property owners.
  • Assist property owners with info on their properties.
  • Preparation of daily receipts for all Township revenue.

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