Westmoreland County Unclaimed Funds and Property
Westmoreland County is the second-largest county by area in southwestern Pennsylvania, with a population of over 353,000 residents centered around the county seat of Greensburg. Its size and population mean a substantial number of county residents may have unclaimed property on file with the Pennsylvania Treasury. The state holds more than $5 billion in abandoned funds from banks, insurance companies, and other financial institutions, waiting for rightful owners to step forward. This page guides Westmoreland County residents through the statewide search process and explains the county's own Tax Claim Bureau and delinquent tax system.
Westmoreland County Quick Facts
Pennsylvania Treasury Unclaimed Property
Pennsylvania's unclaimed property program operates under the Disposition of Abandoned and Unclaimed Property Act, 72 P.S. sections 1301.1 through 1301.29. Holders such as banks, insurance companies, investment firms, and utilities are required to turn over dormant accounts and uncashed payments to the state after the applicable dormancy period. The Treasury then holds that money indefinitely on behalf of the rightful owner.
The official search portal is at unclaimedproperty.patreasury.gov. Searching is free. There is no claim deadline. Types of unclaimed property frequently found in the system include forgotten checking and savings accounts, insurance policy payouts, uncashed dividend checks, utility deposit refunds, and safe deposit box contents. With over 353,000 residents in Westmoreland County, the probability that a meaningful number of local households have unclaimed funds is quite high.
The Treasury's phone line for questions is 1-800-222-2046.
Act 81 of 2024 introduced an automatic Money Match program for unclaimed property of $500 or less, allowing the Treasury to return funds directly to PA taxpayers without a formal claim. Act 50 of 2025 extended this automatic threshold to $20,000, effective May 2026. Westmoreland County residents who file PA income tax returns could receive automatic payments under these expanded programs.
Westmoreland County Treasurer Jared Squires
The screenshot below is taken from the official Westmoreland County website and illustrates the Treasurer's Office services and contact information.
Jared Squires has served as Westmoreland County Treasurer since 2012, making him one of the most experienced treasurers in southwestern Pennsylvania. His current term expires in 2027. The Treasurer's Office is located at 2 N. Main St., Suite 110, Greensburg, PA 15601. The office phone number is 724-830-3180, and the fax is 724-830-6254. Office hours are 8:30 am to 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday.
First Deputy Darryl Brown and Second Deputy Tyler King assist the Treasurer with daily operations. The solicitor is Matthew M. Nichols. The Westmoreland County Treasurer's Office accepts debit and credit cards over the counter and processes online payments for dog licenses and other transactions. Dog licenses are handled through an in-house software system. For more information on county services generally, visit co.westmoreland.pa.us.
Westmoreland County Tax Claim Bureau
The Westmoreland County Tax Claim Bureau collects delinquent real estate taxes for all 65 taxing districts in the county. This includes municipalities, school districts, and county-level assessments. After collection, the funds are distributed to the appropriate taxing bodies. The Bureau can be reached at 724-830-3428.
The Tax Claim Bureau does not accept personal checks for delinquent tax payments. Accepted payment methods include cash, money orders, cashier's checks, and certified checks. Online payments are also available. Online credit card payments carry a 2.60% transaction fee for Visa, MasterCard, and Discover personal credit cards. Personal debit cards processed as credit carry a lower fee of 1.00% per transaction. Partial payments may be arranged in some circumstances, and property owners should contact the Bureau directly to discuss options.
The full delinquent tax payment page is available at westmorelandcountypa.gov/164/Delinquent-Tax-Payments.
Payment Agreements and Tax Sale Process
Westmoreland County offers a Payment Agreement Program for property owners with two or more years of delinquent real estate taxes on their primary residence. Applications are accepted from May 1 through the Friday before the Annual Upset Sale in September. To apply, contact the Tax Claim Bureau at 724-830-3428. Entering an approved agreement can stop the sale process and provide structured time to resolve the delinquency.
The Annual Upset Sale is held in September. Properties that do not sell at the Upset Sale may proceed to a Judicial Sale. Properties unsold after a Judicial Sale may be placed in a Repository for continued sale on a bid basis. At each stage, the Bureau's goal is collection of taxes, not acquisition of property. The process is designed to encourage payment before a sale occurs.
Understanding this timeline matters for both property owners trying to save their homes and investors considering purchases at tax sales in Westmoreland County.
Local Tax Collectors in Westmoreland County
Westmoreland County has one of the most extensive municipal tax collector networks in southwestern Pennsylvania. The county covers 65 separate taxing districts, each with its own local tax collector or collection arrangement. Cities including Greensburg, Latrobe, Jeannette, Monessen, New Kensington, and Lower Burrell each maintain their own collection structures. Many municipalities contract with Keystone Collections Group for earned income tax and local services tax.
For a complete directory of local tax collectors in Westmoreland County, visit westmorelandcountypa.gov/162/Tax-Collectors. Knowing who collects current-year taxes versus who handles delinquent accounts is important, since those are handled by separate offices in Westmoreland County.
PA Bulletin and Legal Resources
The Pennsylvania Bulletin at pacodeandbulletin.gov lists unclaimed property notices published by holders throughout the state, including Westmoreland County entities. These notices identify owners with unclaimed property valued above $250 and are a useful secondary resource when the Treasury's online search does not surface a match. Legal advertisements specific to Westmoreland County are also available at palegalads.org.
Residents who have lived in multiple states can check NAUPA's multi-state search at unclaimed.org. This is particularly relevant for residents who may have worked in Pittsburgh's Allegheny County or moved to or from Ohio, as both have separate unclaimed property programs.
Cities and Communities in Westmoreland County
Westmoreland County is home to dozens of municipalities ranging from the county seat of Greensburg to smaller boroughs like Ligonier, Latrobe, Irwin, Murrysville, and New Kensington. Communities are spread across a wide geographic area in southwestern Pennsylvania. Residents should search the Treasury database under every address they have used, as unclaimed property can attach to any former address where financial accounts were registered.
Nearby Counties
Westmoreland County is bordered by several southwestern Pennsylvania counties. If you have lived in any neighboring county, run a separate name search for each area you have called home.