Lehigh County, PA

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

Official sources

Lehigh 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.

Lehigh County official assessor, tax, deed, GIS, permit, and land-use sources
Record typeOfficial sourceNotes
Assessed valuesLehigh County Online Records Access (Property Search)home.lehighcounty.org/ORA.UI/Public/PropertySearch
  • Requires captcha verification.
  • Provides property overview and bill numbers.
Deeds and recorded documentsLehigh County Recorder of Deedswww.lehighcounty.org/departments/clerk-of-judicial-records/recorder-of-deeds
  • Maintains land records including deeds, mortgages, and maps.
  • Staff does not conduct searches; recommends title companies.
Property taxesLehigh County Fiscal Department / Tax Claims Bureauwww.lehighcounty.org/departments/fiscal-tax-claims
  • Provides information on current real estate tax payments and delinquent tax collections.
  • Online payment portal available.
GIS and parcel mapsLehigh County Parcel Viewerwww.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html
  • Official interactive GIS parcel mapping tool.
Permits and building recordsAllentown Permits & Licenseswww.allentownpa.gov/en-us/Services-Programs/Permits-Licenses
  • Permit and zoning functions are delegated to individual municipalities in Lehigh County; this link represents the county seat (Allentown).
Zoning and land useLehigh Township Zoning (eCode360)ecode360.com/13033355
  • Zoning ordinances are managed at the municipal level; this is an example of a municipal zoning resource.
County data

Lehigh 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$360,789

Median estimated market value for properties in this county.

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Median assessed value$168,800

Median assessed value from county assessment records when available.

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Median annual property tax$4,851

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

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Median effective property tax rate1.29%

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.

Lehigh County city-level property value and tax-rate rollups
CityMedian estimated valueMedian assessed valueMedian effective property tax rateMedian tax amount
Allentown$305,986$130,4001.28%$4,078
Macungie$456,436$225,3001.30%$5,975
Whitehall$339,016$161,6001.49%$5,020
Bethlehem$322,056$148,4001.35%$4,394
Emmaus$390,976$185,0001.51%$5,922
Coopersburg$483,498$246,8501.19%$5,720
Slatington$356,947$163,1501.46%$5,083
Breinigsville$492,618$243,0001.10%$5,428
Center Valley$547,060$281,3501.17%$6,469
Orefield$547,783$273,7001.17%$6,413
FAQ

Lehigh County property records FAQ

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

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

Use the official Lehigh 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 Lehigh County?

Use the official Lehigh County 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 Lehigh County property owners?

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

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