Tax Collection and Utilities
Tax Collector
Bridgeport Borough's tax collector, elected by the citizens of Bridgeport, is responsible for billing and collecting the residential and commercial real estate taxes for the borough, the county and the school district.
Tax Collector
Roseanne Socoloski
Term 2026 to 2030
Phone: (610) 272-1954
Email: rs.bridgeporttax@outlook.com
Call or email with questions
In-Person Office Hours
Regular Hours:
Wednesdays: 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Regular Hours - Starting July 1, 2026:
Mondays and Wednesdays: 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Additional Discount-Period Hours:
Saturday August 22, 29
9:30 AM to 12:00 Noon
Please call or email for appointments outside of this time.
Tax Office Location:
Borough Hall - 1st Floor
63 West 4th St
Bridgeport, PA 19405
Dropoff at lockbox outside of the Tax Office
Mailing Address:
Roseanne Socoloski
Tax Collector
PO Box 204
Bridgeport, PA 19405-0204
Taxation Rates
- Property/Real Estate Tax: 13.23 mills, or 1.323%
- Earned Income Tax: 1.0%
- Local Services Tax: $52 annually (those who earn less than $12,000 annually are exempt)
- Real Estate Transfer Tax: 1.0% (shared 50/50 with Montgomery County)
Real Estate Taxes
How to Pay:
- Payment is by mail or in person with Money Orders/Certified Checks, personal/business checks, or credit card (coming soon with 3% convenience fee).
- If your taxes are escrowed, forward your bills to the mortgage company.
- Include your bill and contact information (phone number and/or email address) when making payment.
- No receipt unless stamped, self addressed envelope enclosed. Please remit entire bill.
- If property has been transferred, notify tax office.
- Taxes paid after December 1 must be made by Cashier's Check or Money Order.
- Taxes not paid by Dec 31 will be reported to Tax Claim Bureau and subject to an additional 5% fee, pursuant to County and Municipality ordinances or resolutions.
- $35.00 fee for all checks returned by bank and/or other insufficient funds charges.
- Make checks payable to Roseanne Socoloski, Tax Collector.
Address Changes:
When reporting a change of mailing address for tax purposes, please visit the Montgomery County Board of Assessment Appeals website or contact:
Montgomery County Board of Assessment Appeals
Attn: Julia Elitz
PO Box 311
Norristown, PA 19404-0311
Julia.Elitz@montgomerycountypa.gov
County Assessment Information and Programs:
Montgomery County provides an overview of ways to reduce your tax burden on their How Can I Reduce My Tax Burden? page. For assessment questions and more information on property tax exemption and relief programs, contact the Montgomery County Board of Assessment Appeals office at 610-278-3761.
Homestead or Farmstead Exemption Application: CLICK HERE
- Tax Exemption Application: CLICK HERE
Real Estate Tax Certifications:
Tax Certifications (Cost is $20)
- Cover Borough, County & School taxes for three (3) years
- Make a request by mailing a check to:
- Bridgeport Tax Collector
PO Box 204
Bridgeport, PA 19405-0204 - Include: Name, address, and parcel #'s (if known)
- Identify Method of Return (Email versus USPS):
- Self-addressed stamped envelope, or
- Email address to send attachment
- Bridgeport Tax Collector
- For the years of 2023 to 2025:
- Make the check Payable to Doris Frymoyer, Tax Collector
- For the year of 2026:
- Make check payable to Roseanne Socoloski, Tax Collector
Duplicate Real Estate (Cost $5) and/or School Tax (Cost $5) Bills for 2025 and 2026
- This is for Paid Taxes Only, will be stamped Paid with Date
- Make checks payable to:
- For the years 2025 and prior: Doris Frymoyer, Tax Collector
- For years 2026 forward: Roseanne Socoloski, Tax Collector
- Make a request by mailing a check to:
- Bridgeport Tax Collector
PO Box 204
Bridgeport, PA 19405-0204 - Include: Name, address, and parcel #'s (if known)
- Identify Method of Return (Email versus USPS):
- Self-addressed stamped envelope, or
- Email address to send attachment
- Bridgeport Tax Collector
Earned Income Tax and Local Services Tax
Berkheimer Associates is the appointed 3rd-party collector for both earned income tax and local services tax in Bridgeport Borough. Any inquiries regarding these taxes should be directed to https://www.hab-inc.com/ or by phone at 610-588-0965.
Trash and Sewer Utility Accounts
Trash and Sewer Account Certifications:
Berkheimer Associates is the appointed 3rd party collector for sewer and utility billing in Bridgeport Borough. Requests for account certifications should be directed to https://www.hab-inc.com/ or by phone at 610-588-0965.
If the property being purchased or sold has been utilized as a rental property, then a dwelling license certification should also be requested from Berkheimer Associates.
Delinquent Trash and Sewer Billing Collections:
At the end of each calendar year, Berkheimer transfers all delinquent balances to the appointed 3rd party delinquent utility accounts collector, Portnoff Associates. Once a balance has been transferred to Portnoff Associates, account holders must directly contact Portnoff in order to attempt to resolve the matter. Portnoff can be contacted at www.portnoffonline.com or by phone at 866-211-9466.
Other Utilities Serving Bridgeport
Residential and Commercial Gas and Electric Service provided by PECO.
- Website: https://www.peco.com/my-account/customer-support/contact-us
- Phone: 1-800-841-4141
Residential and Commercial Water Service provided by Pennsylvania American Water.
- Website: https://www.amwater.com/paaw/customer-service-billing/
- Phone: 1-800-565-7292