Franklin County, PA

Franklin 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 Franklin County, Pennsylvania. Search an address or APN, then jump to official county sources or property tax and value data.

Official sources

Franklin 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.

Franklin County official assessor, tax, deed, GIS, permit, and land-use sources
Record typeOfficial sourceNotes
Assessed valuesFranklin County Tax Assessmentwww.franklincountypa.gov/departments/taxes/
  • Provides access to property record cards and assessment information.
  • Online search may require a subscription service.
Deeds and recorded documentsFranklin County Register & Recorderwww.franklincountypa.gov/departments/register-recorder/
  • Land records and deeds are accessible via the LANDEX system.
  • Public searching of land records can be done remotely through Landex.com.
Property taxesFranklin County Tax Claimwww.franklincountypa.gov/departments/taxes/
  • Handles collection of delinquent real estate taxes for county, municipality, and school districts.
GIS and parcel mapsFranklin County Tax Parcel Viewerfcgis.franklincountypa.gov/taxparcelviewer/
  • Official GIS parcel viewer for property mapping.
  • Data is for informational purposes only and not a legal survey.
Zoning and land useFranklin County Planning Departmentwww.franklincountypa.gov/departments/planning/
  • County planning provides regional guidance; zoning and permit functions are largely delegated to individual townships and municipalities.
County data

Franklin 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$280,326

Median estimated market value for properties in this county.

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Median assessed value$19,860

Median assessed value from county assessment records when available.

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Median annual property tax$3,323

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

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Median effective property tax rate1.17%

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.

Franklin County city-level property value and tax-rate rollups
CityMedian estimated valueMedian assessed valueMedian effective property tax rateMedian tax amount
Chambersburg$280,274$20,3301.26%$3,598
Waynesboro$270,769$18,8201.12%$3,063
Greencastle$311,272$21,9551.15%$3,584
Fayetteville$288,026$21,2051.20%$3,529
Mercersburg$277,060$18,6401.15%$3,286
Shippensburg$296,598$20,4801.09%$3,193
Saint Thomas$265,082$17,5501.09%$2,912
Fort Loudon$206,462$13,6551.00%$2,030
Orrstown$260,580$18,7101.19%$3,102
Mont Alto$229,543$15,5801.04%$2,396
FAQ

Franklin County property records FAQ

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

How do I find the owners of Franklin County properties?

Use the official Franklin County Tax Assessment for county ownership and parcel records when owner names are available online. Use AssessorSearch property search as a free, easy-to-use option to look up Franklin County properties by address or APN.

Where can I verify assessed value in Franklin County?

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

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

Use the official Franklin County Tax Claim for property tax bills, payment history, due dates, or tax collector records.

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

Use the official Franklin County Register & Recorder 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 Franklin County?

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

Where can I search permits or zoning in Franklin County?

Use Franklin County Planning Department for zoning or land-use records. City properties may require city-specific planning portals.

Can I build a list of Franklin County property owners?

Use Affix by AssessorSearch for county property owner lists, filters, exports, skip tracing, and outreach workflows.

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