• Hazleton City provides for the levy of taxes on all real estate property in Hazleton City. The rate of the tax on each property shall be set annually by the City Council no later than December 31st of each year non-election year for the following calendar year (possibly February following an election). The City sent approximately 10,000 real estate tax bills in 2024. Currently the City includes as part of its tax millage separate designations for general fund, recreation, debt service, and the possibility of additional fees if required. • The City is seeking a collector to perform all the work and furnish all the necessary supervision, equipment, facilities, supplies, forms, notices, postage, and the records necessary to assess, collect, administer, receive and enforce the provisions of the applicable laws governing the collection of real estate taxes. Collector shall be required to coordinate with Luzerne County Officials regarding the collection and distribution of County real estate taxes. • The Collector shall provide the City with monthly reports by no later than the 10th day of each calendar month, identifying the prior months collection activities including discount, face and penalty tax monies, interest, penalties, and fines.
