Short answer: if you think your Bucks County industrial or commercial property is assessed too high, you can file an annual appeal with the Bucks County Board of Assessment Appeals. The 2026 annual appeal deadline was August 3, 2026, and changes from those appeals take effect for the 2027 tax year. The filing fee for commercial and industrial appeals is $250 per parcel. Watch for the next deadline and talk to a tax attorney.
I'm Carolyn Olivieri, a Doylestown-based industrial and flex specialist with KW Commercial. I have over ten years in distribution and still run a distribution business today. Real estate taxes are part of NNN charges, so assessments matter to owners and tenants alike.
How it works in Bucks County
According to the Bucks County Board of Assessment Appeals:
- The 2026 annual appeal deadline was August 3, 2026, filed or postmarked by that date, and annual appeal changes take effect for the 2027 tax year.
- Interim appeals follow the date printed on your assessment revision notice.
- The non-refundable filing fee is $250 per parcel for commercial and industrial appeals.
- You need one appeal form per parcel.
- For income-producing properties, the board asks for income and expense statements for the past three years and current rent rolls.
- If you bought the property within the last 18 months, include your settlement sheet.
- Supporting information like appraisals should be submitted at least 10 days before the hearing. (Sources: Bucks County Board of Assessment Appeals, https://buckscounty.gov/438/Board-of-Assessment-Appeals; 2026 Commercial Appeal Rules, https://buckscounty.gov/DocumentCenter/View/25344/2026-Commercial-Appeal-Rules)
Who can represent you
The board's commercial rules say tax representatives, financial advisors and other non-legal representatives can't act as legal representatives at hearings. An owner or an authorized attorney needs to appear. The board also says it won't take testimony from anyone other than an owner unless a written appraisal report has been filed. (Source: 2026 Commercial Appeal Rules, https://buckscounty.gov/DocumentCenter/View/25344/2026-Commercial-Appeal-Rules)
Things to know
- Municipalities and school districts can also file appeals, so an appeal isn't only something owners start.
- An appraisal is often the core evidence. Ask your attorney whether you need one.
- If you're a tenant on a NNN lease, check whether your lease lets you appeal or requires the landlord to share any refund.
Tax and legal questions should go to your accountant and attorney. This guide isn't tax or legal advice.
Helpful reading: What Are NNN and CAM Charges on an Industrial Lease?, How Do I Sell an Industrial or Flex Building in Bucks County? and Should I Lease or Buy a Warehouse in Bucks County?.
FAQs
When is the Bucks County assessment appeal deadline?
The 2026 annual appeal deadline was August 3, 2026. Check the Bucks County Board of Assessment Appeals site for the next deadline.
How much does it cost to file a commercial assessment appeal in Bucks County?
The board lists a non-refundable filing fee of $250 per parcel for commercial and industrial appeals.
What do I need to file a commercial appeal?
A completed form for each parcel, the fee, and evidence of market value. For income-producing property, the board asks for three years of income and expense statements and current rent rolls.
Can a tax consultant represent me at the hearing?
The board's rules say non-legal representatives can't act as legal representatives. An owner or authorized attorney needs to appear.
Talk to a local industrial specialist
Questions about industrial or flex space in Bucks County? Email Carolyn Olivieri, a Doylestown-based industrial and flex specialist with KW Commercial, at c.olivieri@kwcommercial.com
Carolyn Olivieri, KW Commercial