County of Lancaster - Lancaster County Treasurer
150 North Queen Street, 122, Lancaster, PA 17608
Eligibility
Hours
Application process
Telephone, walk-in
Fees
Vary for licenses and permits
Service area
Lancaster, PA
Description
The primary function of this office is the receipt of real estate taxes. These monies are invested until they are properly disbursed. The Treasurer is also responsible for the sale of dog, fishing, hunting, bingo and small games of chance licenses and permits. Also responsible for investing county receipts in short term investments until needed for public expenditures or otherwise properly disbursed. This office is NOT connected with the Lancaster County Tax Collection Bureau which collects the school and municipal 1% wage tax.
Providing organization
County of Lancaster
The County acts as an agent of the Commonwealth for those functions which are specified by State law. To carry out those functions, three County Commissioners are elected every four years. The Commissioners serve as the managers and administrators of County government, name citizens to boards, commissions and authorities and award contracts. Lancaster County Commissioners: Joshua Parsons, Chairman Ray D'Agostino, Vice Alice Yoder