Pennsylvania Statutes Title 53 Pa.C.S.A. Municipalities Generally § 8578. Attachment and satisfaction of liens

(1) All or part of the deferred taxes may at any time be paid to the political subdivision.

(2) In the event that the deferred taxes are not paid by the claimant or the claimant's spouse during his or her lifetime or during their continued ownership of the homestead, the deferred taxes shall be paid either:

(3) The surviving spouse of a claimant shall not be required to pay the deferred taxes by reason of his or her acquisition of the homestead due to death of the claimant as long as the surviving spouse maintains his or her domicile in the property. The surviving spouse may continue to participate in the tax deferral program in subsequent years provided he or she is eligible under the provisions of this subchapter.