The Office of the City Treasurer receives all city revenue and provides regular reports to the mayor, city council, and city administrator on all revenue received. The City Treasurer heads the office and is elected by city voters to serve a 4 year term of office. The city treasurer also serves as the city’s property tax collector and also sells city garbage stickers. The treasurer also signs all checks issued by the city. For more information on city taxes and tax collection please click here.
Chris Latona
City Treasurer and Tax Collector
Chris Latona is presently the City Treasurer and Tax Collector for the City of Pittston. The City Treasurer’s Office is located on the first floor of City Hall, at 35 Broad Street, and is open Monday through Friday from 9am to 4pm and can be reached by calling 570.654.1090
2025 Pittston City Municipal Real Estate Taxes and Refuse Sticker Information
The 2025 Pittston City Municipal Real Estate Tax bills were mailed on February 19, 2025. Property owners should take note of the following payment deadlines and options for purchasing refuse stickers:
Tax Payment Deadlines
- Discount Period: Tax payments made by April 18, 2025 will be eligible for a discount.
- Face Period: Payments made from April 19, 2025 through June 18, 2025 will be accepted at the face value without any discount.
- Penalty Period: Tax payments made from June 19, 2025 through December 31, 2025 will incur a penalty.
HOMESTEAD TAX EXEMPTION
The Pittston City Council has enacted an ordinance for a “Homestead Tax Exemption” for owner-occupied residential homes that reduces the Municipal property tax bill for owner-occupied homes.
Pittston City’s Home Rule Charter requires the City Council to reduce Pittston City Municipal taxes for owner-occupied residential homes. Accordingly, the City Council enacted Ordinance, File of Council #18 of 2012, which provides for a “Homestead Exemption” for all owner-occupied homes in the city beginning in 2013. This homestead exemption reduces the assessed value for taxation purposes by $15,000, which reduces the property tax bill by $102.75 in city property taxes for 2013 and subsequent years.
The city utilizes the Luzerne County homestead database for application of this city property tax reduction. If you qualify for the Luzerne County Homestead Exemption used for county property taxes, the Pittston City Homestead deduction will automatically be applied to your Pittston City municipal tax bill. If you believe you qualify for the exemption but are not receiving it, please contact the Luzerne County Treasurer’s office.
Ways to Purchase 2025 Refuse Stickers (Green)
Residents can purchase their 2025 refuse stickers (green) through several convenient methods:
- In Person:
- Visit the City Treasurer’s Office on the first floor of Pittston City Hall, located at 35 Broad Street. The office is open Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- By Mail:
- Mail a request with $5.00 for up to 10 sheets of stickers. Be sure to include the address where you would like the stickers to be sent.
- Drop Box:
- You can drop off your payment at the red box in front of City Hall. Include $5.00 for up to 10 sheets of stickers. Be sure to include the address where you would like the stickers to be sent.
- Online:
- Visit the City’s online payment portal www.pittstoncity.org and include $5.00 for up to 10 sheets to be mailed. Be sure to provide the address where you would like the stickers sent.
Senior Discount
Seniors wishing to receive a discount must purchase their stickers in person at the City Treasurer’s Office. A valid government-issued ID is required to receive the senior discount.
Important Information for 2025 Taxes
- No Online Payments for Taxes: Currently, online payments are not accepted for property taxes.
- Final Tax Payments: The City will not accept tax payments after December 31, 2025. Any unpaid taxes will be turned over to Elite Revenue for collection.
For any questions or further information, please visit Pittston City Hall or contact the Treasurer’s Office during business hours
Tax Certification Requests:
Please complete the Tax Certification Request Form and email to Treasury@cityofpittston.org. Please click on the “PAY NOW” button and choose “Tax Certification Fee” in the drop-down box. The fee is $25.00 per parcel. Please be sure to include an email to return the certification. If you would like to complete this form and mail a check, you can do so by sending the form and check payable to Pittston City, Pittston City’s Treasurer’s Office, 35 Broad Street, Pittston PA 18640.
Once we receive the request and payment, we will return the request to you.
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NOW ACCEPTING ONLINE PAYMENTS!
