County Leaders Call for Modernization of Pennsylvania's Property Reassessment System
News Date: Tuesday, June 23, 2026
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CCAP advocates for predictable reassessment schedule.
County leaders from across Pennsylvania convened at the Perry County Courthouse on Monday, June 22, 2026, to advocate for a fair, predictable, and sustainable framework for county property reassessments. "Property reassessments are fundamentally about fairness," said CCAP Executive Director Dr. Kyle Kopko. "There is a popular perception that reassessment means that taxes are going up. That’s not true. By law, reassessments should be revenue neutral.”
County leaders are advocating for a predictable reassessment schedule, dedicated funding to offset costs, and improved statewide coordination and technical assistance. "Counties across Pennsylvania agree on a simple principle: property assessments should be fair, accurate, and reflective of current market conditions," said Huntingdon County Commissioner Jeff Thomas, chair of CCAP's Assessment and Taxation Policy Committee.
Thomas noted that CCAP supports a phased implementation approach beginning in 2032 that would gradually move counties toward recurring reassessments on a staggered regional basis.
"Pennsylvania has no required reassessment cycle and no statistical trigger to prompt action when assessments fall out of line with market conditions, or industry standards" said Josh Zeyn, Chief Assessor and Director of Tax Claim for Tioga County and past president of the Assessors' Association of Pennsylvania (AAP). "As a result, some counties have gone 20, 40, or even 60 years without updating their values."
Perry County Commissioner Frank Campbell and Deputy Assessor Darla Naughton shared lessons learned from their countywide reassessment, Campbell said, “Perry County’s experience demonstrates that reassessments are an important tool for maintaining fairness and equity in the property tax system,” while Naughton emphasized the importance of public outreach and education to help property owners understand the process and what to expect.
Counties emphasized that they are not asking the Commonwealth to take over reassessments but are seeking a partnership that provides the tools, resources, and support needed to maintain fair and equitable assessments. "At its core, this conversation is about fairness. Property reassessments ensure that taxpayers are treated equitably," Kopko said. "Counties are committed to that goal, but they need the resources and support necessary to carry out this responsibility effectively”.
View the full video of the press conference.
County leaders are advocating for a predictable reassessment schedule, dedicated funding to offset costs, and improved statewide coordination and technical assistance. "Counties across Pennsylvania agree on a simple principle: property assessments should be fair, accurate, and reflective of current market conditions," said Huntingdon County Commissioner Jeff Thomas, chair of CCAP's Assessment and Taxation Policy Committee.
Thomas noted that CCAP supports a phased implementation approach beginning in 2032 that would gradually move counties toward recurring reassessments on a staggered regional basis.
"Pennsylvania has no required reassessment cycle and no statistical trigger to prompt action when assessments fall out of line with market conditions, or industry standards" said Josh Zeyn, Chief Assessor and Director of Tax Claim for Tioga County and past president of the Assessors' Association of Pennsylvania (AAP). "As a result, some counties have gone 20, 40, or even 60 years without updating their values."
Perry County Commissioner Frank Campbell and Deputy Assessor Darla Naughton shared lessons learned from their countywide reassessment, Campbell said, “Perry County’s experience demonstrates that reassessments are an important tool for maintaining fairness and equity in the property tax system,” while Naughton emphasized the importance of public outreach and education to help property owners understand the process and what to expect.
Counties emphasized that they are not asking the Commonwealth to take over reassessments but are seeking a partnership that provides the tools, resources, and support needed to maintain fair and equitable assessments. "At its core, this conversation is about fairness. Property reassessments ensure that taxpayers are treated equitably," Kopko said. "Counties are committed to that goal, but they need the resources and support necessary to carry out this responsibility effectively”.
View the full video of the press conference.