Forest County, PA

Forest County, PA assessor property search and records

Use this county guide to find official assessor property search resources, recorder and deed links, tax records, GIS parcel maps, permits, and property data insights for Forest County, Pennsylvania. Search an address or APN, then jump to official county sources or property tax and value data.

Official sources

Forest County assessor, recorder, tax, and parcel map sources

Use this table to find the official county source for assessor property search, recorded documents, property tax, GIS parcel maps, permits, and zoning records.

Forest County official assessor, tax, deed, GIS, permit, and land-use sources
Record typeOfficial sourceNotes
Assessed valuesForest County Assessment Officewww.co.forest.pa.us/departments/assessment_tax_claim.php
  • Provides assessment information and access to county maps.
  • Office located in the Forest County Courthouse.
Deeds and recorded documentsForest County Recorder of Deedswww.co.forest.pa.us/departments/recorder_of_deeds.php
  • Deed indices from 1983 to present and images from 1997 to present are available via INFOCON County Access.
  • Requires UPI application for most real estate transactions.
Property taxesForest County Treasurer's Officewww.co.forest.pa.us/departments/treasurer.php
  • Handles tax-related inquiries and dog/hunting/fishing licenses.
  • Assessment office also handles tax claim information.
GIS and parcel mapsForest County Online Parcel Viewerforestcountygis.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html
  • Informational map only; not a legal survey.
  • Parcel lines and boundaries are approximate.
Permits and building recordsForest County Stormwater Managementwww.co.forest.pa.us/departments/stormwater_management.php
  • County requires stormwater permits for new construction.
  • Building permits are generally issued by individual municipalities; county approval is required for stormwater.
Zoning and land useForest County Conservation District & Planningwww.co.forest.pa.us/departments/conservation_district_and_planning.php
  • Provides access to county-wide comprehensive plans and ordinances.
  • Specific zoning enforcement is often handled at the municipal level.
County data

Forest County tax rates and property values

County and city-level rollups from AssessorSearch indexed property data. Use these values as directional context, then verify parcel-specific details with the official county sources above.

Median estimated value$105,433

Median estimated market value for properties in this county.

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Median assessed value$14,170

Median assessed value from county assessment records when available.

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Median annual property tax$1,368

Median annual property tax amount from indexed tax records when available.

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Median effective property tax rate1.24%

Median effective property tax rate calculated from annual tax and value fields.

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City property data

Top city rollups for estimated value, assessed value, property tax rate, and tax amount.

Forest County city-level property value and tax-rate rollups
CityMedian estimated valueMedian assessed valueMedian effective property tax rateMedian tax amount
Tionesta$105,360$14,0851.24%$1,335
Marienville$106,835$15,0501.32%$1,459
Pleasantville$102,875$12,4001.14%$1,209
Sheffield$106,427$14,2701.26%$1,329
Clarington$104,081$13,3201.19%$1,296
Tidioute$104,195$13,3401.01%$1,313
Cooksburg$115,984$20,5751.67%$2,002
FAQ

Forest County property records FAQ

Common questions about assessor, deed, tax, GIS, and permit records.

Where can I verify assessed value in Forest County?

Use the official Forest County Assessment Office for assessed values, parcel details, exemptions, and property characteristics when those records are available online.

Where can I look up Forest County property tax bills or payments?

Use the official Forest County Treasurer's Office for property tax bills, payment history, due dates, or tax collector records.

Where can I find deeds or recorded documents in Forest County?

Use the official Forest County Recorder of Deeds for deeds, mortgages, liens, plats, and other recorded documents. These records are usually separate from assessor property-value records.

Where can I view parcel maps or GIS data in Forest County?

Use the official Forest County Online Parcel Viewer for parcel maps, map layers, boundaries, and GIS context. GIS maps should be treated as reference tools, not legal surveys.

Can I build a list of Forest County property owners?

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