PLNA Members Get Tax Refunds on High Tunnels

HARRISBURG - PLNA members who have checked their tax assessment records and found that their high tunnels were being taxed are now receiving refunds from their counties, some into many thousands of dollars.

Some counties had begun to tax high tunnels but two PLNA-backed laws that were signed by Governor Corbett in December clarify that high tunnels are not subject to real estate taxes.

If you have high tunnels, hoop houses or poly houses, check your county tax assessment records to be sure you are not being taxed on them. Most counties now have their assessment records online, so they are fairly easy to check.

If you find that your high tunnels are being taxed, call PLNA for assistance in helping your county understand the new laws. Call or email Gregg Robertson at 717.238.2033.