Welcome to the Tax Claim Office

The Tax Claim Bureau is responsible for collection of delinquent real estate taxes for 20 municipalities in Monroe County, plus the four school districts.

The Monroe County Tax Claim Bureau was created when the Pennsylvania Real Estate Tax Sale Law (Act 542 of 1947) was enacted. The purpose of Act 542 is to promptly return properties with delinquent real estate taxes to the productive tax rolls. The act also provides a uniform system of eliminating title disputes and solving problems from the previous system.

The Tax Claim Bureau receives approximately nine thousand (9,000) delinquent returns each year. The general activities that take place in the Tax Claim Bureau are collections, tax sales, and distribution of paid taxes. 

Important Announcement About Tax Payments

As of 1/1/26, ACIPayonline will no longer be accepting payments on behalf of Monroe County Tax Claim Bureau for delinquent real estate taxes.  Beginning 2/1/26, we will be utilizing another online agent.  This change is being made to provide you with an easier and more budget friendly system.

                Please check for their information as we get closer.  We will continue to accept credit/debit card payments in the office along with payments in the form of money order or cashier’s check. Thank you in advance for your understanding and patience.