County and Municipal Real Estate Taxes:
If you have questions concerning your county (Lancaster County) or municipal real estate taxes (in Lancaster Township), contact the Lancaster County Treasurer’s Office at (717) 299-8222.
Residents residing in Lancaster CITY call: (717) 735-3425.
School Property Taxes (School District of Lancaster):
- Payment of school property taxes is collected by Berkheimer Associates.
- If you do not have your tax bill, call Berkheimer Associates to obtain the correct amount — Ph: (610) 599-3143.
- If you have questions regarding your taxes, or disagree with the assessed value, or need to make a name or address change, call the Lancaster County Assessment Office at (717) 299-8385.
- If your taxes are delinquent, call the Lancaster County Tax Claim Bureau at (717) 299-8232.
Earned Income Tax (or Local Wage Tax):
EIT is collected by the Lancaster County Tax Collection Bureau (LCTCB) │ Ph: (717) 569-4521. If you have questions regarding this tax, speak to your employer who is responsible for withholding this tax. The EIT rate for residents of Lancaster Township is 1%.
Local Services Tax:
Local Services Tax is collected by your employer through a one-time payroll deduction. Questions regarding this tax should be directed to your employer. Self-employed individuals must pay their own tax. You can find additional information on this tax here: https://www.hab-inc.com/faqs/individual-local-services-tax-faq/. The local services tax in Lancaster Township is a set fee of $10 per year for any person who works in Lancaster Township.
Property Assessment:
If you have questions concerning your property’s assessment value, contact the Lancaster County Property Assessment Office at (717) 299-8381.
Tax Certification:
If you are seeking a tax certification or have questions about tax certification, contact the Lancaster County Treasurer’s Office at (717) 299-8222.
Homestead/Farmstead Tax Exclusion (Homeowner Tax Relief Act):
To find out what the Homestead/Farmstead Tax Exclusion is, or how to apply, click here: https://co.lancaster.pa.us/457/Homestead-Farmstead-Exclusion, or contact the Lancaster County Property Assessment Office at (717) 299-8381.