Property Taxes

Borough & County Property Tax

Borough and County property taxes are combined on one bill and mailed out in February.

  • Discount amount payable March and April
  • Base amount payable thru June 30th
  • Penalty amounts payable after June 30th

These taxes are billed and collected by:

Lancaster County Treasurer
PO Box 3899
150 N. Queen Street
Lancaster PA 17607
717-299-8222

 

School District Property Taxes

School District Property Taxes are mailed out in July.

These taxes are billed and collected by:

Ephrata Area School District
803 Oak Boulevard
Ephrata PA 17522

 

Questions regarding property assessment should be directed to the Lancaster County Assessment Office at 717-299-8394.

If you do not receive a real estate tax bill, it is your responsibility to contact the appropriate tax office to receive a copy. If your taxes are in escrow with a mortgage company or bank, it is your responsibility to forward a copy to them for payment. If a receipt is desired, you must send a self-addressed, stamped envelope when payment is made.

 

Earned Income Tax

The Borough and School District share a 1% tax on earned income. This tax is paid to the Lancaster County Tax Collection Bureau through payroll deductions and direct payment.

Residents are required to submit annual tax returns by April 15 to:

Lancaster County Tax Collection Bureau
299 Hess Boulevard, Suite 2
Lancaster PA 17604-4097
717-569-4521