Luzerne County, PA

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

Official sources

Luzerne 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.

Luzerne County official assessor, tax, deed, GIS, permit, and land-use sources
Record typeOfficial sourceNotes
Assessed valuesLuzerne County Assessment Officewww.luzernecounty.org/151/Assessment-Office
  • Provides property valuation and assessment records.
Deeds and recorded documentsLuzerne County Recorder of Deeds Document Searchwww.luzernecounty.org/864/Document-Search
  • Search portal for recorded deeds and property documents.
Property taxesLuzerne County Treasurer Online Tax Paymentwww.luzernecounty.org/938/Treasurer-Online-Tax-Payment/1000
  • Official portal for property tax lookup and payments.
GIS and parcel mapsLuzerne County Public GIS Portalwww.luzernecounty.org/1452/Luzerne-County-Free-Online-GIS-Portal
  • Official GIS portal for parcel mapping and spatial data.
Permits and building recordsLuzerne County Planning & Zoningwww.luzernecounty.org/281/Planning-Zoning
  • County-level planning information. Note: Many building permits are handled at the local borough or township level.
Zoning and land useLuzerne County Zoning Informationwww.luzernecounty.org/307/Zoning
  • Provides access to county zoning maps and ordinances.
County data

Luzerne 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$156,172

Median estimated market value for properties in this county.

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Median assessed value$102,600

Median assessed value from county assessment records when available.

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Median annual property tax$2,726

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

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Median effective property tax rate1.57%

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.

Luzerne County city-level property value and tax-rate rollups
CityMedian estimated valueMedian assessed valueMedian effective property tax rateMedian tax amount
Wilkes Barre$135,814$66,9001.74%$2,813
Hazleton$171,073$82,9001.21%$1,635
Kingston$168,320$99,9001.79%$2,801
Pittston$128,617$90,6001.65%$2,190
Dallas$299,378$171,4001.49%$4,076
Mountain Top$282,165$186,8501.42%$3,871
Nanticoke$84,109$72,1001.62%$1,354
Drums$245,028$174,4501.54%$3,820
Shavertown$209,985$165,9502.06%$3,800
White Haven$234,847$124,2501.53%$2,855
FAQ

Luzerne County property records FAQ

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

Where can I verify assessed value in Luzerne County?

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

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

Use the official Luzerne County Recorder of Deeds Document Search 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 Luzerne County?

Use the official Luzerne County Public GIS Portal 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 Luzerne County property owners?

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

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