Wyoming County PA Property Search: Assessment, Tax & GIS

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Wyoming County, Pennsylvania · Auditors, assessments, taxes, GIS, deeds and appeals

Search Property Records Without Calling the Wrong Office

Wyoming County has elected Auditors, but they review county financial activity rather than maintaining parcel assessments. Property owners should begin with the Assessment Office when they need an owner, parcel number, address, assessed value, building sketch or property map.

This guide explains how to use the paid property-search system, where to pay current or delinquent taxes, how to file a 2026 assessment appeal, and when to contact GIS, the Register and Recorder, Homestead/Farmstead or Clean and Green staff.

Read the quick answer Search a property Check the September 1 appeal deadline
Office distinction: The Wyoming County Auditors do not assess property, change ownership records, collect real-estate taxes or record deeds. Use the Auditors only for county financial-accountability matters.

Quick answer: begin with the Assessment Office

Use Wyoming County’s county-linked ACT Datascout system to search by owner name, parcel number or address. It can display ownership, parcel data, building information, assessed values, sketches and available maps. Because the system requires paid access, residents needing one specific record can call or visit the Assessment Office instead.

1 Identify the task Decide whether you need value, payment, deed, map or audit information.
2 Find the parcel Search by owner, address or parcel number.
3 Save key details Keep the parcel number, municipality, owner and assessment.
4 Move to the right office Use the tax collector, Tax Claim, GIS or Recorder only when needed.

Important facts at a glance

Correct state Pennsylvania
Property office Assessment Office
Property system ACT Datascout
Day pass $10 for 24 hours
Professional search $50 for 30 days
Assessment phone 570-996-2262
Tax Claim phone 570-996-2240
Recorder phone 570-996-2361
GIS phone 570-240-0407
Courthouse 1 Courthouse Square, Tunkhannock
Open official property system Open Assessment Office

Choose the exact office or property task

Use this task board before opening a county portal or calling the courthouse.

County financial accountability

What the Wyoming County Auditors actually do

The Wyoming County Auditors inspect relevant county documentation, observe employee performance, review policies and procedures, confirm balances or transactions and perform analytical procedures to determine whether county financial statements are fairly presented.

Judy Shupp

Wyoming County Auditor

Ashley Darby

Wyoming County Auditor

Laura Dickson

Wyoming County Auditor

Use the Auditors for

County financial controls
County-office transaction review
Account and balance confirmation
Financial-statement assurance
Policy and procedural review
Questions about the county audit function

Do not use the Auditors for

Owner or parcel searches
Assessment corrections
Current tax payments
Past-due tax payoffs
Deed preparation or recording
Boundary or GIS questions
Auditors Office

570-996-2289

Office hours

Monday–Friday

8:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

Location
1 Courthouse Square
Tunkhannock, PA 18657
Phone-directory note: The Auditors page lists 570-996-2289, while another county phone-directory page has displayed 570-996-2291. Call the courthouse at 570-836-3200 if the direct number does not connect.
Open official Auditors page
Correct office decision

Who handles each property or tax question?

Correct Wyoming County office for common tasks
Question
Correct office
What it handles
What to prepare
Who owns the parcel?
Assessment
Ownership display, parcel records, building information and assessed values.
Owner, address or parcel number.
Why did the assessment change?
Assessment
Value changes, building permits, parcel corrections and appeal guidance.
Assessment notice and evidence.
Where do I pay a current bill?
Local tax collector
Current-year municipal, county or school taxes that are not past due.
Tax bill and correct tax period.
Where do I pay overdue taxes?
Tax Claim Bureau
Past-due and prior-year real-estate taxes, tax claims and tax sales.
Parcel number, owner and tax year.
Where is the deed or mortgage?
Register and Recorder
Recorded deeds, mortgages, liens, satisfactions, easements and transfer documents.
Party names, recording date or instrument details.
Where is the parcel on a map?
GIS and Mapping
Tax parcels, roads, addresses, municipal boundaries and data requests.
Parcel number or physical location.
How do I change the tax-bill address?
Assessment
Mailing-address changes for the property assessment and tax-bill record.
Situs address, municipality and parcel number.
Is county money being handled correctly?
County Auditors
County-office financial documentation, balances, transactions and controls.
Specific county office, account, transaction or concern.
Property-search troubleshooting

No record found? Follow this recovery order

Owner search failed Use only the surname, then try a spouse, trust, estate, business or previous owner.
Address search failed Remove the unit, ZIP code, road suffix and direction. Search only the number and road name.
Vacant land has no street address Search by parcel number, owner or municipality.
Property recently sold Search the former owner and review the newly recorded deed.
Parcel was divided or consolidated Search the old or parent parcel and contact Assessment for the new identifier.
Mailing address looks different Verify the situs address and municipality instead of the owner’s mailing city.
New building is missing Ask whether the relevant permit or construction change has reached the assessment record.
Online access is not practical Call or visit the Assessment Office with the owner, location and approximate parcel details.
Assessment call script “I am trying to identify the property at [address or road]. The owner may be [current or former name], and I have [parcel number, municipality, deed reference or nearby property]. Can you confirm whether the parcel was transferred, subdivided, consolidated or assigned another number?”
Assessment-record decoder

Understand the parcel information before acting

Common property-record fields and their limits
Record field
What it means
What to verify next
Parcel number
County identifier assigned to the property record.
Use it in tax, GIS, appeal and office questions.
Owner name
Ownership currently displayed by Assessment.
Use the recorded deed for legal ownership proof.
Situs address
Physical location assigned to the parcel.
Do not confuse it with the tax-bill mailing address.
Assessed value
Taxable assessment used with county, municipal and school millage.
Review current millage rates from all three taxing bodies.
Land value
Assessment assigned to the land portion.
Check acreage, use and Clean and Green status.
Building value
Assessment assigned to structures and improvements.
Verify size, age, condition and outbuildings.
Building sketch
Diagram used to support building measurements.
Compare with physical measurements and permits.
Municipality
Township or borough connected with the parcel.
Use it to find the correct local tax collector.
School district
School taxing jurisdiction for the property.
Review the applicable school millage and collector.
Clean and Green
Preferential use-value assessment for qualifying land.
Check restrictions before a sale, construction or use change.
Tax-change explanation: A tax bill can increase even when the assessed value stays unchanged because the county, municipality or school district can change its millage rate.
Current and delinquent property taxes

Pay the correct collector based on tax status

Current and not past due

Pay the elected local tax collector listed for the property’s municipality or school district.

Past due or prior year

Contact the Wyoming County Tax Claim Bureau before sending payment.

Current-year payment workflow

Read the tax-bill heading Identify whether it is a county, municipal or school bill.
Confirm the municipality and school district Use the assessment record when the bill is unclear.
Open the local-tax-collector list Locate the elected collector for the correct jurisdiction.
Review the bill period Check the discount, face and penalty dates printed on the specific bill.
Confirm accepted payment methods Local collectors may have different office hours and payment rules.
Save the receipt Keep the parcel number, bill type, tax year, amount and payment date.

Past-due tax workflow

Stop using the original bill amount Interest, costs or tax-claim charges may have changed the payoff.
Call Tax Claim Provide the parcel number, owner, municipality and tax year.
Ask for the live payoff Confirm the amount and date through which it remains valid.
Confirm the official payment method Use only the county-approved online or office payment route.
Ask about tax-sale status Do not assume that making a partial payment automatically stops every legal deadline.
Retain written confirmation Save the receipt and verify that the payment was credited to the correct parcel and year.
Tax-sale distinction: Tax Claim sales concern delinquent real-estate taxes. Sheriff sales generally arise from mortgage foreclosure and are handled through the Sheriff’s Office.
Tax Claim call script “I am calling about parcel [parcel number] owned by [name] in [municipality]. Please confirm which tax years are delinquent, the current payoff, the payment method and whether the property is subject to any approaching tax-claim or sale deadline.”
Find the local tax collector Open Tax Claim Bureau Call Tax Claim: 570-996-2240
Time-sensitive 2026 action

File a regular assessment appeal by September 1

Homestead/Farmstead March 1, 2026

The 2026 application deadline has passed.

Clean and Green June 1, 2026

The deadline for the following year’s benefit has passed.

Annual appeal September 1, 2026

Must be filed by 4:00 p.m.

Board decision By November 15

Written decision follows the appeal process.

Deadline warning: A regular appeal must reach the Assessment Office by 4:00 p.m. on or before September 1. A late postmark or delivery can be rejected.

Two different appeal clocks

Annual assessment appeal

File by 4:00 p.m. on or before September 1.

Change-of-assessment appeal

File within 40 days after receiving the Change of Assessment notice.

Prepare the appeal correctly

Assessment being appealed
Parcel number
Property location
Owner and mailing information
Opinion of fair market value
Certified appraisal when available
Recent comparable arm’s-length sales
Property photographs and condition evidence
Commercial income and expense records
Proof of timely filing

Appeal micro steps

Obtain the current appeal form Download it from the Assessment forms page or request it from the office.
State the total property value issue The Board reviews the total value rather than separately deciding land and building components.
Document fair market value Use a certified appraisal or recently sold comparable properties.
File with Assessment Deliver or mail the complete appeal to 1 Courthouse Square, Tunkhannock, PA 18657. Fax filing is not accepted.
Submit evidence before the hearing Written evidence and comparable information should reach the Board at least ten days before the scheduled hearing.
Prepare a focused presentation The published rules generally allow approximately ten minutes for a routine appeal.
Understand the possible result Opening the assessment for review means it may be lowered, increased or left unchanged.
What the Board will not decide: Inability to pay, a tax increase or dissatisfaction with the tax rate does not prove that the property’s market value is incorrect.
Open appeal forms and rules Call Assessment: 570-996-2262
Primary residence and farm buildings

Apply for Homestead or Farmstead relief

Homestead and Farmstead reduce the assessed value used for qualifying school-district taxes. They do not erase the full county, municipal and school tax bill.

Homestead
  • Property must be the owner’s primary residence.
  • It should be the home where the owner lives, votes and registers a driver licence.
  • Only one Homestead exclusion is allowed per owner.
Farmstead
  • Farm generally must contain at least 10 contiguous acres.
  • At least one owner must occupy it as the primary residence.
  • Buildings must be used primarily for agricultural purposes.

Application rules

Wyoming County Homestead and Farmstead filing details
Item
County procedure
Practical action
Application deadline
March 1 each year
The March 1, 2026 deadline has passed; prepare for the next filing year.
Application fee
No fee
Do not pay a private service merely to obtain the county application.
Where to obtain the form
Directly from the Assessment Office
The application is not available as an online download.
Annual renewal
Generally not required after approval
Report ownership, residence or eligibility changes.
Trust ownership
Eligibility depends on the trust and ownership rights
Contact Assessment before filing.
Trust warning: A grantor of a revocable trust may qualify under some circumstances, while other trust arrangements require individual review. Do not assume that every trust-owned home qualifies.
Read Homestead and Farmstead rules Request an application
Act 319 preferential assessment

Check Clean and Green eligibility before changing the land

Clean and Green allows qualifying farmland, woodland or open space to be assessed according to use value rather than full market value.

Clean and Green requirements and owner duties
Requirement
County rule
What to do
Acreage route
Generally 10 acres or more
Document total and qualifying acreage.
Production route
More than $2,000 in agricultural commodities per year
Prepare production and income records.
Application deadline
Before June 1 for the following year’s benefit
The June 1, 2026 deadline has passed.
Application fee
$50
Confirm the current accepted payment method.
Annual renewal
Not ordinarily required
Refile or notify the office after ownership or land-use changes.
Advance notice
Act 319 conveyance notice 30 days before specified changes
Notify Assessment before construction, subdivision, transfer or use change.

Changes requiring advance attention

Ownership transfer
Subdivision or consolidation
Change from one use category to another
Construction or earth disturbance
New building or addition
Lease of an existing structure to another party
Gas-industry improvements
Removal of land from qualifying use
Rollback-tax warning: Construction, subdivision, nonqualifying use or certain natural-gas activities can trigger rollback taxes and penalties. Contact Assessment before signing a lease, disturbing land or filing a subdivision.
Potential gas-related improvements: Well pads, access roads, bridges, water impoundments, compressor facilities, storage yards and leased operational structures can affect the assessment record and Clean and Green status.
Read Clean and Green rules Review gas-industry assessment guidance Open Act 319 forms
GIS, parcels and 911 addresses

Use the county map without treating it as a survey

Wyoming County GIS maintains mapped information for tax parcels, roads, addresses and municipal boundaries. The map is useful for research, planning and locating property, but the Assessment Office remains the correct source for ownership and assessed value.

GIS micro steps

Find the parcel number first Copy it from ACT Datascout, a tax bill or an assessment notice.
Open the GIS page Use the Wyoming County GIS Map link provided by the department.
Search the parcel or address Confirm the municipality and surrounding roads.
Turn on only useful layers Review tax parcels, roads, aerial imagery and municipal boundaries without hiding the property.
Use the map as a starting point Do not calculate a legal boundary from the online parcel polygon.
Request GIS data when necessary The county provides a GIS Data Request Form for purchasable datasets.
Boundary warning: Do not place a fence, driveway, structure, utility or well using the online parcel line alone. Obtain the recorded deed, subdivision plan and a professional survey.

New structure or missing address

Owners planning or constructing a new structure can use the county’s 911 Address Request process. LaPlume and Benton Township have a separate address-request form.

GIS phone

570-240-0407

GIS email

gis@wyomingcountypa.gov

Office hours

Monday–Friday

8:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

Open GIS and Mapping
Register and Recorder records

Search deeds, mortgages, liens and easements

The Assessment record shows the county’s current ownership display. The recorded deed is the stronger source for the actual transfer language, parties and legal description.

Official deed-search micro steps

Open the Register and Recorder page Select the “DEEDS SEARCH” button under Online Search Databases.
Search the current owner Try the owner’s surname, full name and business or trust variations.
Search the previous owner Use the seller when a new transfer is not easy to locate.
Add a document type or date range Narrow the result to deeds, mortgages, liens, releases or easements.
Open the document image Review the parties, legal description, recording date and instrument information.
Contact the office for unavailable records Phone information is limited, so a visit or mailed request may be required.

Recording and visit rules

Office hours are 8:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
No filing is accepted after 3:45 p.m.
Payment forms are cash and check
Original recordings require a self-addressed stamped envelope
Easements for Claverack and Penelec also require a return envelope
Staff cannot provide legal advice
Fraud-monitoring option: The Register and Recorder provides a FraudSleuth email-alert resource for monitoring name-related recording activity. An alert helps identify a new filing but does not block the recording.
Register and Recorder

Dennis L. Montross

Main phone

570-996-2361

Location
1 Courthouse Square
Tunkhannock, PA 18657
Open deed-search gateway Review current recording fees Open forms and transfer resources
Address and ownership updates

Use the correct process after a move or deed transfer

Change the tax-bill mailing address

Open the Assessment address-change form Select or enter the physical property location.
Choose the correct municipality The first two digits of the parcel number should match the municipality code.
Enter the parcel number Use the format shown on the bill or assessment notice.
Provide the new mailing address Make sure the change concerns tax correspondence rather than the physical 911 address.
Update other offices separately Voter Registration, Tax Claim and other departments may maintain separate address records.
Ownership-change warning: An address-change form cannot add or remove someone from a deed. A properly prepared deed must be recorded before Assessment can update the ownership record.
Submit an address change
Phone and courthouse guide

Wyoming County property and financial contacts

Contact the office that controls the next action
Office
Use it for
Phone
Hours and location
Assessment
Property records, values, ownership display, appeals, Homestead/Farmstead, Clean and Green and address changes.
570-996-2262
1 Courthouse Square; Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
County Auditors
County financial records, internal controls, transactions and financial-statement review.
570-996-2289
1 Courthouse Square; Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Tax Claim
Past-due or prior-year property taxes, payoff questions and tax-sale information.
570-996-2240
1 Courthouse Square; Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Treasurer
Treasurer functions and county financial questions not assigned to a local tax collector.
570-996-2286
1 Courthouse Square, Tunkhannock.
Register and Recorder
Deeds, mortgages, liens, easements, recording requirements and document copies.
570-996-2361
1 Courthouse Square; filings accepted before 3:45 p.m.
GIS and Mapping
Tax parcel maps, roads, addresses, municipal boundaries and GIS data.
570-240-0407
Email gis@wyomingcountypa.gov.

Prepare these details before contacting an office

Parcel number
Physical property address
Current or previous owner
Township or borough
School district
Assessment or tax year
Deed or recording reference
Specific result or field believed incorrect
Universal county call script “I am contacting you about parcel [parcel number] at [property address] in [township or borough]. I need help with [assessment, tax payment, delinquency, map, deed, appeal, Homestead or Clean and Green]. The current record shows [specific fact]. Which official form, record or office action should I use next?”
Legal and accuracy limits

What an online property record cannot prove

Online records are useful for
  • Finding a parcel number
  • Reviewing ownership display
  • Checking assessed values
  • Reviewing building information
  • Preparing tax and appeal questions
Obtain stronger verification for
  • Legal title and ownership rights
  • Exact boundary locations
  • Open liens and encumbrances
  • Subdivision and development approval
  • Purchase, lending or legal decisions
Ten practical answers

Wyoming County property and Auditor FAQs

Do the Wyoming County Auditors maintain property records?

No. The Wyoming County Auditors review county financial records and transactions. Property ownership, parcel details, building information and assessed values are maintained by the Wyoming County Assessment Office.

How do I search Wyoming County Pennsylvania property records?

Use the county-linked ACT Datascout property system to search by owner name, parcel number or address. The system provides ownership, assessment, building, sketch and available map information.

Is the Wyoming County property search free?

No. The county lists a $10 24-hour day pass and a $50 30-day professional-search option. Residents who need assistance with one property can contact the Assessment Office at 570-996-2262.

Where do I pay current Wyoming County property taxes?

Current-year taxes that are not past due are paid to the elected local tax collector for the municipality or school district shown on the tax bill.

Where do I pay overdue Wyoming County property taxes?

Past-due taxes and taxes from a prior year are handled by the Wyoming County Tax Claim Bureau. Call 570-996-2240 to verify the current payoff before submitting payment.

What is the Wyoming County assessment appeal deadline?

Regular annual appeals must be filed by 4:00 p.m. on or before September 1. An administrative appeal following a change-of-assessment notice must generally be filed within 40 days after receipt of that notice.

How do I apply for Homestead or Farmstead in Wyoming County?

Applications must be obtained directly from the Assessment Office because they are not provided as online downloads. New applications are due March 1 and there is no application fee.

What are the Wyoming County Clean and Green requirements?

Qualifying land generally needs at least 10 acres or more than $2,000 in annual agricultural commodity production. Applications cost $50 and must be filed before June 1 for the following year’s benefit.

Where can I search Wyoming County deeds and mortgages?

Use the Deeds Search linked by the Wyoming County Register and Recorder. Search by party name, document type, recording date or other available recording information.

Are Wyoming County GIS parcel lines legal boundaries?

No. GIS parcel layers are intended for mapping and research. A recorded deed, approved plat and professional boundary survey should be used when the exact legal boundary matters.

Information checked August 7, 2026: Auditor responsibilities and staff, property-search pricing, Assessment duties, annual appeal deadline, change-notice appeal period, Homestead/Farmstead rules, Clean and Green requirements, tax-payment routing, Tax Claim responsibilities, GIS contacts and Register and Recorder procedures were checked against official Wyoming County sources.
Independent guide: CountyAuditors.org is not Wyoming County Government, the County Auditors, Assessment Office, Tax Claim Bureau, Register and Recorder, Treasurer or GIS Department. Confirm current balances, filing deadlines, fees, ownership, assessment and legal documents with the responsible public office.
Ohio Auditor Tools · Tax Year 2026

10 Ohio Property Tax Calculators & Auditor Tools

Built specifically for Ohio's 35% assessment ratio, current DTE forms, and 2026 Homestead, Owner-Occupancy, CAUV, Conveyance Fee, and Board of Revision rules. Every number reflects verified Ohio Department of Taxation amounts.

Homestead: $29,000 Enhanced Vet: $58,000 OAGI limit: $41,000 Assessment: 35% of market BOR filing: Free · DTE 1

Annual Tax Bill Estimator

OHIO

Applies Ohio's 35% assessment ratio plus your county's effective millage tier — the actual math your auditor uses.

Pick a county tier and enter your market value.

Homestead Reduction Calculator

DTE 105A

2026 Ohio Homestead: $29,000 general or $58,000 enhanced (100% disabled vet, KIA spouse). OAGI under $41,000 required for non-veteran applicants.

Pick your situation and enter your home value.

Owner-Occupancy & Non-Business Credits

DTE 105C

Every Ohio owner-occupied home qualifies for the 2.5% Owner-Occupancy Credit plus the automatic 10% Non-Business Credit. Most owners don't realize these stack.

Enter your annual tax to see both credit amounts.

Conveyance Fee Calculator

ORC 322

When you sell or transfer Ohio property, the auditor collects $1 state + up to $3 county per $1,000, plus $0.50 per parcel. Counties choose their rate.

Enter sale price and pick your county rate.

CAUV Agricultural Savings

DTE 109

Ohio's Current Agricultural Use Value cuts taxable value dramatically for farmland (10+ acres, or smaller with $2,500+ annual gross income).

Enter both market and CAUV values to see savings.

Mill Rate Converter

Ohio tax rates appear three ways on auditor sites: mills, percent, or dollars per $1,000. Convert between them instantly.

Enter a rate to see all three forms.

Parcel Number Cleaner

Ohio's 88 counties each format parcels differently — Franklin uses 010-123456-00, Cuyahoga uses 001-23-456, Hamilton uses 100-0001-0001-00. Auto-detects.

Paste any Ohio county parcel to format it.

35% Ratio Sanity Check

Ohio law sets taxable value at 35% of market value. If yours is significantly higher, you're a strong BOR appeal candidate.

Enter both values to compare against Ohio's 35% target.

BOR Appeal Savings

DTE 1

A successful Board of Revision complaint typically cuts your value 10–20%. Filing is free and stays in effect until the next reappraisal.

Enter your tax bill and reduction estimate.

BOR Deadline Countdown

MAR 31

Ohio's statutory Board of Revision filing deadline is March 31 for the prior tax year. Miss it and you wait until next year — no extensions.

Set your deadline to start the countdown.

Verify with the official Ohio source

These calculators use the verified 2026 Ohio Department of Taxation amounts and statutory rules. For your exact bill, exemption status, and county-specific deadlines, always confirm with your county auditor and the Ohio Revised Code:

Ohio Dept. of Taxation — Real Property DTE Forms (105A, 105C, 1, 109) ORC 5715 — Board of Revision ORC 5713 — Taxable Real Property ORC 322.02 — Conveyance Fee ORC 319.54(F)(3) — State Fee ORC 5713.30 — CAUV tax.ohio.gov — Main Portal

Estimates use Ohio's 35% statutory assessment ratio and effective tax rate tiers averaged across major Ohio counties. Your actual bill depends on local school levies, voted millage, inside vs. outside millage splits, House Bill 920 reduction factors (HB 920), and special assessments. The 2026 Homestead general amount ($29,000) and enhanced amount ($58,000) reflect HB 187 inflation indexing — your county auditor's office may show slightly different transitional figures. Nothing here is legal or tax advice. CountyAuditors.org is an independent informational directory, not affiliated with any county government.

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