Lancaster County PA Tax Assessment Search & Records

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Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · Assessment · wEdge · GIS · 2027 Reassessment

Find the Parcel, Read the Value, and Choose the Right Record

Lancaster County provides a free wEdge property database for current assessment and Treasurer information. Search by parcel/account number, owner, or property address, then open the correct result and save the parcel number before moving to GIS, tax payment, deeds, Homestead/Farmstead, Clean & Green, or an assessment issue.

August 2026 is unusually important because Lancaster County is maintaining both its current assessment system and a separate 2027 reassessment database. This guide shows which one to use, what each search field actually does, how often each database updates, what to verify inside the record, and what to do when the information is wrong.

Start with the quick answer Follow wEdge search steps Check 2027 reassessment
Current August 2026 warning: do not apply 2026 millage rates to the new 2027 reassessment value. Lancaster County states that 2027 tax rates will be adjusted downward for the reassessment year. County and municipal 2027 rates are expected toward the end of December 2026, while 2027-2028 school rates will be determined in June 2027.

Quick answer: use the current wEdge search for today’s parcel record

Open Lancaster County Property Tax Inquiry, enter a parcel/account number or use Advanced Search for an owner or address, open the matching parcel, and verify the physical address before relying on assessment or tax information. If you need the new 2027 reassessment value instead, use the separate reassessment wEdge database.

1 Choose the correct database Current 2026 record or separate 2027 reassessment record.
2 Search simply Parcel/account number first; otherwise owner or street criteria.
3 Verify the parcel Match physical address, owner, parcel number and municipality.
4 Route the next task Assessment, Treasurer, Tax Claim, GIS, Recorder or Appeals.
Current portal wEdge Property Tax Inquiry
Basic search Parcel / Account Number
Advanced search Owner, address, sales, building
Current data refresh County says nightly
2027 database refresh Weekly on Sundays
Assessment Office 717-299-8381
Current base year 2018
Predetermined ratio 100%
2026 county rate 3.201 mills
2027 annual appeal Special window has closed

Open the official search only after you know which record you need

Open current wEdge assessment search Open 2027 reassessment search Open Assessment Office
County exit-page tip: when you open wEdge from the Lancaster County government site, you may see a “Leaving Site” notice first. Choose Proceed to Site to continue to DEVNET wEdge.

Choose the Lancaster County property task

Use the section that matches what you actually need to finish.

Lancaster County office router

Do not send every property question to the Assessment Office

A
ASSESSMENT Parcel
Value
Property data
Exclusions
T
TREASURER Current county tax
Payment
Receipt
Certification
C
TAX CLAIM Delinquent tax
Interest
Sale process
Payoff
G
GIS Parcel map
Acreage
Aerial
Deed reference
D
RECORDER Deed
Mortgage
Easement
Recorded document
Correct Lancaster County office for common property questions
What you need
Correct source
What it can do
Important limitation
Owner, parcel number, assessed value or property characteristics
Property Assessment Office / wEdge
Assessment inventory and valuation record
Assessment ownership display is not a title opinion.
Current Lancaster County real estate tax balance or payment
Treasurer or assigned tax collector
Current tax collection and payment information
A collector cannot change assessed value.
Delinquent real estate taxes
Tax Claim Bureau
Delinquent balance, interest, costs and sale status
Published delinquent reports are not certified payoffs.
Parcel location, acreage, aerial imagery or dimensions
LanCo View / GIS Division
Interactive spatial information
GIS does not replace a professional survey.
Deed, mortgage, satisfaction or legal ownership document
Recorder of Deeds
Recorded instruments
wEdge cannot replace the recorded deed.
Dispute assessed value
Board of Assessment Appeals
Assessment appeal process
An appeal challenges value, not the tax bill itself.
Best workflow: find the assessment parcel first, save the parcel/account number, then reuse that identifier when checking taxes, GIS, deeds, exemptions or an appeal.
wEdge Advanced Search

Use Advanced Search when the parcel number is missing

Live Lancaster wEdge Advanced Search fields
Search field
What the portal accepts
When it helps
Micro-tip
Owner Name
Owner or legal entity name
You know the taxpayer/owner but not the parcel ID
Try fewer name components if the first search fails.
House Number Low
Beginning house number
Exact or ranged address search
For one address, start with the exact house number.
House Number High
Ending house number
Search an address range
Leave unnecessary range filters blank for an exact property.
Street Name
Street name plus selectable address criteria
Locate a parcel by site location
Begin with the core street name rather than over-filtering.
Sale Price Min / Max
Dollar range
Research groups of sales
Do not treat every transfer as an arm’s-length market sale.
Sale Date Min / Max
MM/DD/YYYY date range
Narrow sales by transaction period
Pair date with sale price or property characteristics carefully.
Year Built Min / Max
Construction-year range
Comparable-property research
Verify the building record before treating year built as exact.
Square Footage Min / Max
Building-size range
Comparable-property research
Confirm what area the county record counts before comparing homes.
High-value local trick: use the advanced sale, year-built and square-footage fields for preliminary comparable research, but do not build an appeal from search-filter matches alone. Verify location, property type, condition and whether the sale was actually representative of market value.
Property-record decoder

Save the fields that actually matter after you find the parcel

Parcel / Account Number Use this as the cross-office identifier for assessment, tax, GIS and many follow-up questions.
Physical Address Confirm this before relying on a same-name owner or similar parcel result.
Owner / Mailing Record Useful for assessment administration, but use recorded deeds for legal ownership research.
Land Value Review acreage, land classification, homesite/residual treatment and Clean & Green status where applicable.
Improvement Value Compare building size, age, additions and other physical characteristics with the actual property.
Total Assessment This is the value used in the applicable property-tax framework—not the same thing as a live listing price.
How to interpret Lancaster County assessment fields
Field
Plain-English meaning
What to verify next
Assessed Value
Tax assessment assigned under Lancaster County’s valuation system.
Check whether you are viewing the current 2018-base-year record or the separate 2027 reassessment record.
Fair Market Value
Concept of value in an arm’s-length market transaction.
Do not automatically treat a mass-appraisal value as a private appraisal.
Land Value
Assessment assigned to the land component.
Review acreage, homesite/residual acreage and preferential assessment.
Improvement Value
Assessment attributed to buildings and improvements.
Check square footage, construction, additions and physical condition.
Sale History
Recorded or validated transfer data linked to the parcel.
Verify the deed and transaction type with the Recorder before treating it as a normal sale.
Land Use Code
County classification describing how the parcel is used.
Check the county land-use-code reference if the classification appears wrong.
Homestead / Farmstead
Enrollment status related to school property-tax relief.
Recently submitted applications may not appear immediately; verify with Assessment.
Deed Reference
Clue linking the parcel to a recorded instrument.
Use Recorder of Deeds search for the actual recorded document.

What “primary homesite” and “residual acres” mean

Primary homesite

Lancaster County describes this as the average/common acreage used as the base homesite amount within an assessment neighborhood.

Residual acreage

Acreage above the neighborhood base lot size may be classified as residual land and valued at a lower per-acre rate than the primary homesite component.

Critical 2026 distinction

Current assessment and 2027 reassessment are two different records

2027 reassessment target: 100% current fair market value

Lancaster County’s existing tax base uses the 2018 base year with a 100% predetermined ratio. The new countywide reassessment establishes a new 2027 base year and is intended to equalize assessments at 100% of current fair market value.

That does not mean you should multiply your new value by the 2026 tax rate.

Need current 2026 assessment / Treasurer data?

Use lancasterpa.devnetwedge.com. The county says the current information site is updated nightly.

OR
Need the new 2027 reassessment value?

Use lancasterpa-reval.devnetwedge.com. The county says the reassessment site updates weekly on Sundays.

June 15, 2026 Notices mailed

Reassessment notices were mailed to property owners.

August 3, 2026 Special appeal deadline passed

August 1 fell before the first-business-day deadline used for 2027 reassessment appeals.

Current action Review records now

The county says the next annual appeal opportunity is 2028; 2028 information is expected in early 2027.

Do not publish stale appeal advice: the special 2027 reassessment appeal window is no longer open as of August 29, 2026. The county’s current Appeals page says the next opportunity for an annual appeal is 2028.

When will the actual 2027 tax amount be known?

2027 reassessment timeline and tax-rate timing
Item
Current county guidance
What the property owner should do
2027 reassessment value
Already available in the reassessment database
Review physical facts and value now.
2027 County / municipal millage
Expected toward end of December 2026
Wait for the new rates before estimating 2027 county/municipal tax.
2027-2028 school millage
Expected June 2027
Do not use the 2026-27 school rate on the reassessment value.
2026-27 school tax
Not based on the new 2027 reassessment value
Read the actual school bill and collector instructions.
Revenue-neutrality point: Lancaster County explains that taxing jurisdictions must initially adjust rates so the reassessment itself does not create additional aggregate property-tax revenue. Individual bills can still rise or fall depending on how a property’s new value changes relative to the tax base and later millage decisions.
Check 2027 reassessment value Read current reassessment guidance
Incorrect property data

Correct factual property errors before treating them as a valuation dispute

If the parcel record shows incorrect building or property information, Lancaster County provides a Property Correction Form and also accepts assessment questions by phone or email. Depending on the issue, staff may be able to correct the record or may need a field check.

Wrong mailing address Email the Assessment Office to begin the correction process. A recent transfer may not have been reflected when a notice was printed.
Wrong square footage Compare the county record with plans, permits or measurements and identify the exact field you believe is wrong.
Wrong bedroom/bath count State the existing county entry and the proposed corrected count.
Wrong construction feature Identify the garage, basement, pool, utility, heating, roof or improvement field that needs review.
Recent addition/remodel Be prepared for permit or field-review questions.
Owner name looks old Check the newly recorded deed before assuming the assessment record is the controlling legal ownership record.

Property Correction Form micro-guide

Open your wEdge parcel first The county correction form is designed to be completed using the information shown in the property search.
Copy the parcel number and site address Include enough identifying information so staff can locate the exact property.
Describe the wrong field precisely “Assessment is wrong” is not enough. State what the site currently shows and what you believe should be corrected.
Add supporting information when useful Plans, permits, measurements, dated photographs or other factual records may help depending on the issue.
Email the completed form The county form directs completed corrections to paquestions@lancastercountypa.gov.
Open Property Correction Form
Assessment correction call script “I am reviewing parcel [parcel number] at [site address]. The online record currently shows [field/value], but my records show [correct information]. Is this something your office can correct from documentation, or will a field review be required?”
Assessment appeal routing

A correction and an assessment appeal solve different problems

Property record is factually wrong

Start with the Assessment Office and Property Correction Form when the dispute is about building facts, parcel data, mailing information or another record error.

Property facts are right but value is too high

That is an assessment-value issue. The Board of Assessment Appeals hears evidence concerning fair market value.

Current deadline status: the 2027 reassessment appeal deadline has passed. Lancaster County now says the next annual appeal opportunity is for 2028, with more information expected in early 2027.

Interim 40-day appeals still matter

Separate from the annual appeal cycle, Lancaster County publishes an Interim/40 Day Appeal process for qualifying assessment change notices. If the Assessment Office issues a new assessment-change notice after a property change, read the notice immediately because a 40-day filing window may apply.

Evidence that can make an assessment discussion more useful
Issue
Stronger evidence
Weak approach
Recent arm’s-length purchase
Agreement, closing records, deed and sale circumstances
Only quoting an online home estimate
Incorrect building facts
Measurements, plans, permits, photos
General statement that value seems high
Condition problem
Dated photographs, inspection findings, repair evidence
Undocumented maintenance complaints
Comparable properties
Similar use, location, size, age, condition and assessment context
Comparing only tax bills
Professional appraisal
Recent appraisal relevant to the hearing
Old appraisal disconnected from current valuation date
Appraisal timing: Lancaster County states that an appraisal presented to establish value should be dated no more than one year before the appeal hearing date.
Appeal risk: the Board determines fair market value from the evidence presented. Lancaster County’s FAQ notes that an assessment can move either down or up following review.
Open current Appeals page
2026 tax records

The assessment value is not the same thing as the live amount due

Lancaster County’s current wEdge system includes Assessment and Treasurer information, but you should still distinguish parcel valuation from current collectible taxes. County, municipal and school real estate taxes can involve different collectors.

3.201 2026 Lancaster County mills
$2 County online EFT fee
$4 County online debit fee
2.55% Credit-card fee; $2 minimum
4 days Online payment may take up to 4 business days to update

County tax-payment portal trick

Use the ACCOUNT NUMBER from the tax bill in the portal’s PARCEL NUMBER field. Lancaster County’s online payment instructions specifically say that when you enter the Account Number in that field, you do not need to add other search information before clicking Search.
Identify which tax bill you are paying County, municipal and school bills do not automatically share the same collector or payment rules.
Copy the account and parcel information Match it against the physical property before submitting money.
Check the collector named on the bill Lancaster County Treasurer collects for many taxing districts, but not every municipality uses the same collector.
Read the payment period Verify discount, face and penalty dates from the live bill or assigned collector.
Save the payment confirmation Online payments can take up to four business days to appear in the tax record.
Browser tip from the county payment page: Lancaster County says the online system works best in Google Chrome, while most major browsers are supported. Browser blocking or privacy settings can interfere with the payment workflow.
Lancaster County Treasurer
150 N. Queen St., Suite 122
Lancaster, PA 17608
717-299-8222

Walk-in hours generally Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Mailing county tax payment
Lancaster County Treasurer
P.O. Box 3894
Lancaster, PA 17604

Include the payment stub; without it, list account number, parcel number and property address on the check.

Open county payment instructions Find the assigned tax collector
Tax Claim Bureau

Use Tax Claim after a real estate tax becomes delinquent

Lancaster County’s Tax Claim Bureau publishes delinquent-tax reports and tax-sale information. The county expressly warns that report amounts are not certified and that the amount due can change because interest accrues monthly.

Copy the parcel/account number and delinquent tax year Do not call with only the owner’s name when you already have the parcel information.
Check whether the tax has been transferred to Tax Claim The original collector may no longer control the payoff.
Request a current payoff Ask for interest, costs and other charges through the date you plan to pay.
Ask whether a tax-sale process has started Lancaster County publishes Upset Sale and Repository information; sale status changes the urgency of the problem.
Confirm payment timing rules Lancaster County says Tax Claim does not honor a mail postmark date in the same way as current Treasurer payments for monthly interest purposes.
Tax Claim payoff script “I need the current amount due for parcel [number] at [address] for tax year(s) [years]. Please confirm all interest and costs through [payment date], whether any sale process has started, and the payment methods currently accepted.”
Tax Claim phone: 717-299-8232.
Open Lancaster County Tax Claim
LanCo View 2.0

Use GIS for location and parcel context—not legal boundary proof

Lancaster County GIS describes LanCo View 2.0 as its free public property-search map. It can display parcel information including acreage, dimensions, deed reference and aerial imagery.

After LanCo View opens

Find the parcel Use the property or parcel context available in the application.
Turn on only useful map layers Parcel outlines, roads and aerial imagery are usually more useful than loading many overlays at once.
Compare map and assessment record Check whether acreage, physical location and deed-reference clues correspond with the wEdge parcel.
Open the built-in tutorial if needed Lancaster County says the circle with an “i” at the top right of LanCo View opens a tutorial on desktop and mobile.
Use a survey for legal boundary decisions An online GIS line is not a substitute for a deed, subdivision plan or professional boundary survey.
Maintenance window: Lancaster County’s GIS page says routine LanCo View maintenance occurs Sunday from 7 a.m. to noon, when applications may not function properly.
Advanced GIS option: LanCo View PLUS is a separate subscription product for advanced property search and additional parcel/zoning data. Lancaster County currently lists a $100 subscription lasting through the end of 2026. Basic LanCo View 2.0 remains the free public parcel map.
Lancaster County GIS Division
150 N. Queen St., Suite 322
Lancaster, PA 17603
717-299-8257

Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.

GIS technical help

ithelpdesk@lancastercountypa.gov

Use this for LanCo View access or application problems rather than assessment-value questions.

Open LanCo View 2.0 Open GIS Division guidance
Recorded ownership

Move to the Recorder when you need the actual deed

wEdge is built for assessment and tax administration. Lancaster County’s Recorder of Deeds maintains the recorded instruments used for land ownership and transaction research.

Assessment record vs. recorded land document
Question
Use wEdge?
Use Recorder?
What parcel/account number does the county use?
Yes
Usually not the fastest starting point
What assessed value is on the parcel?
Yes
No
What deed transferred ownership?
Only a deed-reference clue may appear
Yes
Is there a recorded mortgage or satisfaction?
No
Yes
What is the complete legal description?
Do not rely on abbreviated assessment text
Use the recorded deed/plan
Is an easement recorded?
Not a complete source
Search recorded instruments

Recorder search micro-guide

Start with wEdge clues Copy owner name, parcel number, approximate transfer date and deed reference if displayed.
Open the Recorder’s Public Records Search Use the recorded-document system rather than trying to obtain a deed from the Assessment Office.
Search grantor and grantee names Try trusts, estates, entities, initials and prior names when necessary.
Narrow the recording period Use the approximate purchase, refinance, satisfaction or transfer date.
Verify the parcel/legal description Match municipality, lot, acreage or other description before relying on the document.
Recorder of Deeds
150 N. Queen Street, Suite 315
Lancaster, PA 17603
717-299-8240
Public hours

Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.

Document recording concludes at 4:30 p.m.

Open Recorder of Deeds
Assessment relief and preferential programs

Check the program that matches the property—not a generic exemption list

Major Lancaster County property-assessment relief routes
Program
Main purpose
Important Lancaster detail
Next action
Homestead / Farmstead
Eligibility for available school property-tax exclusions
Enrollment deadline is March 1; faxed applications are not accepted.
Confirm enrollment in wEdge and with Assessment.
Clean & Green / Act 319
Preferential use-value assessment for qualifying land
New applications may be filed January 1-June 1.
Check acreage/income eligibility and rollback risk before applying.
Property Tax/Rent Rebate
Pennsylvania state rebate for qualifying residents
Separate from changing the county assessment.
Use Pennsylvania Revenue / myPATH, not the Board of Assessment Appeals.
Disabled Veterans Exemption
Real-estate-tax exemption for qualifying veterans/surviving spouses
Eligibility involves state and county verification.
Start with Veterans Affairs and Assessment.

Homestead / Farmstead micro-guide

Check the parcel first Look for the Homestead/Farmstead status in wEdge.
Do not assume a recent application has posted Lancaster County warns that recently submitted applications may not yet appear online.
Request the application through the appropriate school district Lancaster County’s page routes application requests through local school districts.
Meet the March 1 enrollment deadline Mail the completed application to the Lancaster County Board of Assessment Appeals, Suite 310.
Do not fax it Lancaster County expressly states that faxed applications are not accepted.

Clean & Green micro-guide

Check basic eligibility Lancaster County says qualifying land is generally at least 10 acres, or qualifying agricultural land under 10 acres may meet an income test of at least $2,000 annual gross income from an agricultural commodity for the preceding three years.
Apply January 1-June 1 New Act 319 applications are accepted during that annual window.
Understand use-value assessment The program assesses qualifying land based on use value rather than ordinary fair market value.
Plan before changing the land Lancaster County says owners are legally obligated to report changes involving enrolled property 30 days in advance of the proposed change.
Ask about rollback taxes first A change in use, subdivision or other status change can have rollback-tax consequences.
Clean & Green contact: 717-299-8398.
Homestead / Farmstead guidance Clean & Green guidance
Office contact desk

Use the contact that matches the problem

Property Assessment
150 N. Queen St., Suite 310
Lancaster, PA 17603
717-299-8381
paquestions@lancastercountypa.gov

Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.

Local arrival tip: the Government Center entrance is on Chestnut Street.

Treasurer
150 N. Queen St., Suite 122
Lancaster, PA 17608
717-299-8222

Walk-in service generally 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Tax Claim
Lancaster County Government Center
150 N. Queen Street
Lancaster, PA
717-299-8232

Use for delinquent real estate tax claims and collections.

GIS Division
150 N. Queen St., Suite 322
Lancaster, PA 17603
717-299-8257

ithelpdesk@lancastercountypa.gov

Recorder of Deeds
150 N. Queen St., Suite 315
Lancaster, PA 17603
717-299-8240

Public hours 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.; recording concludes at 4:30 p.m.

Record-help line

Lancaster County’s property-review FAQ also publishes 717-390-7742 for help understanding or correcting online property-record information.

No-result troubleshooting

Use this recovery order when the property will not appear

Full address returns nothing Move to Advanced Search and reduce the query to the house number and main street name.
Owner name fails Try fewer name components, a trust/estate/company name or a recently recorded prior owner.
Old parcel number fails Search by address. A parcel may have been subdivided, combined or renumbered.
New buyer not displayed Search the seller and check the Recorder’s newly recorded deed.
Current and reassessment values disagree Confirm which database you opened. They represent different valuation systems and purposes in 2026.
Tax payment does not show Lancaster County says online payments can take up to four business days to update.
LanCo View is failing Sunday morning Routine GIS maintenance is scheduled Sunday from 7 a.m. to noon.
Parcel record looks physically wrong Use the Property Correction Form instead of repeatedly searching the same record.
Need exact boundary Move from GIS to recorded plan/deed and professional survey evidence.
Need delinquent payoff Call Tax Claim; do not rely on a non-certified online report amount.
Assessment Office parcel-identification script “I am trying to identify the correct parcel for [property address] in [municipality]. I have [owner name / old parcel number / tax bill / deed reference]. Can you confirm the current parcel/account number and whether the parcel was transferred, divided, combined or renumbered?”
Internal guides

Continue only when another guide solves the next task

Pennsylvania property routing

Use the statewide guide when you need to compare Assessment, Treasurer, Tax Claim, Recorder and Auditor roles across Pennsylvania.

Pennsylvania property & tax search guide
Another Pennsylvania county

Berks County uses different portal and assessment rules, which is useful if the property is physically outside Lancaster County.

Berks County property search guide
National county office finder

Use this only if you discovered the property is in another state or need to identify the correct assessor, treasurer or recorder title.

County Auditor Directory
Assessment terminology

Know the Lancaster County terms before comparing values

Property-assessment glossary
Term
Meaning
Why it matters
Parcel / Account Number
County identifier for the assessment/tax record.
Best number to save and reuse across county systems.
Assessed Value
Value assigned under the county assessment system for tax purposes.
Tax calculations use assessment—not an online home-listing estimate.
Fair Market Value
Value indicated by a willing buyer and seller in an arm’s-length market transaction.
Central concept in Lancaster County mass appraisal and appeals.
Base Year
Valuation year used as the reference point for county assessments.
Current Lancaster assessments use 2018; the reassessment creates the 2027 base year.
Predetermined Ratio
County-established ratio relating assessment to base-year value.
Lancaster County’s current published PDR is 100%.
Mill
$1 of tax per $1,000 of taxable assessed value.
2026 Lancaster County rate is 3.201 mills, but that rate must not be applied to the 2027 reassessment value.
Interim Assessment
Assessment change arising during the year, often after construction or another property change.
A 40-day appeal window may apply to an assessment change notice.
Clean & Green
Act 319 preferential assessment for qualifying agricultural, agricultural-reserve or forest-reserve land.
Use changes can create rollback-tax consequences.
Homestead / Farmstead
Property designation tied to available school property-tax relief.
Lancaster County enrollment deadline is March 1.
10 Lancaster County answers

Lancaster County PA tax assessment FAQs

How do I search Lancaster County PA property assessments?

Use Lancaster County Property Tax Inquiry at lancasterpa.devnetwedge.com. Basic Search accepts the parcel/account number. Advanced Search includes owner name, house-number and street criteria, sale ranges, year built and square-footage ranges. Open the detailed record and verify the physical address before relying on the result.

Can I search Lancaster County property records by owner name?

Yes. The current wEdge system includes an Owner Name field under Advanced Search. Start with the legal owner or entity name and reduce the number of name components if your first attempt returns no result.

What is the difference between the 2026 wEdge site and the 2027 reassessment site?

The normal wEdge site contains current assessment and Treasurer information. Lancaster County maintains a separate reassessment wEdge system showing the new values that will become the 2027 tax-year base. The county says current information updates nightly while reassessment information updates weekly on Sundays.

Can I use the 2026 millage rate with my 2027 reassessment value?

No. Lancaster County specifically warns property owners not to apply 2026 millage rates to the 2027 reassessment value. Reassessment-year rates will be adjusted, with county and municipal 2027 rates expected toward the end of December 2026 and 2027-2028 school rates expected in June 2027.

What is Lancaster County’s 2026 county property-tax rate?

Lancaster County adopted a 2026 county real-estate tax rate of 3.201 mills. Municipal and school millage are separate and vary by jurisdiction. The 3.201-mill 2026 rate should not be applied to a new 2027 reassessment value.

Can I still appeal my Lancaster County 2027 reassessment?

The special reassessment appeal deadline has passed. Notices were mailed June 15, 2026, and the reassessment appeal deadline was August 3, 2026. The county’s current Appeals page says the next annual appeal opportunity is 2028, with more information expected in early 2027. A separate 40-day interim appeal can apply after certain new assessment-change notices.

How do I correct an error in my Lancaster County property record?

Identify the exact incorrect field in wEdge, complete the county Property Correction Form and return it to paquestions@lancastercountypa.gov, or contact Property Assessment. Depending on the issue, staff may correct it from available documentation or require a field check.

Where can I see a Lancaster County parcel map?

Use LanCo View 2.0, Lancaster County’s free public GIS application. It can display parcel information, acreage, dimensions, deed references and aerial imagery. GIS should not be treated as a professional survey or conclusive legal boundary source.

How do I find a deed for a Lancaster County property?

Use the Recorder of Deeds Public Records Search. Begin with clues from the assessment record such as owner name, sale date and deed reference, then verify the actual recorded document and legal description. The assessment ownership display does not replace the recorded deed.

When is the Lancaster County Homestead/Farmstead deadline?

Lancaster County lists March 1 as the Homestead/Farmstead enrollment deadline. Applications are mailed to the Lancaster County Board of Assessment Appeals at 150 N. Queen Street, Suite 310, Lancaster, PA 17603, and faxed applications are not accepted.

Information reviewed August 29, 2026: current wEdge fields and database notice; Property Assessment Office contacts and base-year methodology; current and 2027 reassessment update schedules; June 15 reassessment notices and expired August 3 special appeal window; 2026 county millage; reassessment millage warning; Treasurer payment methods and online fees; Tax Claim instructions; LanCo View 2.0; Recorder of Deeds; Homestead/Farmstead; Clean & Green; correction forms and appeal guidance were reviewed against current Lancaster County and Pennsylvania public sources.
Independent Guide — Legal, Tax, Property & Accuracy Disclaimer: CountyAuditors.org is an independent informational directory. It is not Lancaster County Property Assessment, the Lancaster County Board of Assessment Appeals, Treasurer, Tax Claim Bureau, GIS Division, Recorder of Deeds, a municipality, school district, tax collector, title company, appraisal company or surveying firm. Online assessment and GIS information can change and may not reflect the newest deed, payment, correction or field review. Verify live tax balances, appeal rights, filing dates, exemption status, legal ownership, boundaries, liens and recorded documents with the office that maintains the official record before making a payment, filing an appeal, purchasing property or making a legal or financial decision.
Ohio Auditor Tools · Tax Year 2026

10 Ohio Property Tax Calculators & Auditor Tools

Built specifically for Ohio's 35% assessment ratio, current DTE forms, and 2026 Homestead, Owner-Occupancy, CAUV, Conveyance Fee, and Board of Revision rules. Every number reflects verified Ohio Department of Taxation amounts.

Homestead: $29,000 Enhanced Vet: $58,000 OAGI limit: $41,000 Assessment: 35% of market BOR filing: Free · DTE 1

Annual Tax Bill Estimator

OHIO

Applies Ohio's 35% assessment ratio plus your county's effective millage tier — the actual math your auditor uses.

Pick a county tier and enter your market value.

Homestead Reduction Calculator

DTE 105A

2026 Ohio Homestead: $29,000 general or $58,000 enhanced (100% disabled vet, KIA spouse). OAGI under $41,000 required for non-veteran applicants.

Pick your situation and enter your home value.

Owner-Occupancy & Non-Business Credits

DTE 105C

Every Ohio owner-occupied home qualifies for the 2.5% Owner-Occupancy Credit plus the automatic 10% Non-Business Credit. Most owners don't realize these stack.

Enter your annual tax to see both credit amounts.

Conveyance Fee Calculator

ORC 322

When you sell or transfer Ohio property, the auditor collects $1 state + up to $3 county per $1,000, plus $0.50 per parcel. Counties choose their rate.

Enter sale price and pick your county rate.

CAUV Agricultural Savings

DTE 109

Ohio's Current Agricultural Use Value cuts taxable value dramatically for farmland (10+ acres, or smaller with $2,500+ annual gross income).

Enter both market and CAUV values to see savings.

Mill Rate Converter

Ohio tax rates appear three ways on auditor sites: mills, percent, or dollars per $1,000. Convert between them instantly.

Enter a rate to see all three forms.

Parcel Number Cleaner

Ohio's 88 counties each format parcels differently — Franklin uses 010-123456-00, Cuyahoga uses 001-23-456, Hamilton uses 100-0001-0001-00. Auto-detects.

Paste any Ohio county parcel to format it.

35% Ratio Sanity Check

Ohio law sets taxable value at 35% of market value. If yours is significantly higher, you're a strong BOR appeal candidate.

Enter both values to compare against Ohio's 35% target.

BOR Appeal Savings

DTE 1

A successful Board of Revision complaint typically cuts your value 10–20%. Filing is free and stays in effect until the next reappraisal.

Enter your tax bill and reduction estimate.

BOR Deadline Countdown

MAR 31

Ohio's statutory Board of Revision filing deadline is March 31 for the prior tax year. Miss it and you wait until next year — no extensions.

Set your deadline to start the countdown.

Verify with the official Ohio source

These calculators use the verified 2026 Ohio Department of Taxation amounts and statutory rules. For your exact bill, exemption status, and county-specific deadlines, always confirm with your county auditor and the Ohio Revised Code:

Ohio Dept. of Taxation — Real Property DTE Forms (105A, 105C, 1, 109) ORC 5715 — Board of Revision ORC 5713 — Taxable Real Property ORC 322.02 — Conveyance Fee ORC 319.54(F)(3) — State Fee ORC 5713.30 — CAUV tax.ohio.gov — Main Portal

Estimates use Ohio's 35% statutory assessment ratio and effective tax rate tiers averaged across major Ohio counties. Your actual bill depends on local school levies, voted millage, inside vs. outside millage splits, House Bill 920 reduction factors (HB 920), and special assessments. The 2026 Homestead general amount ($29,000) and enhanced amount ($58,000) reflect HB 187 inflation indexing — your county auditor's office may show slightly different transitional figures. Nothing here is legal or tax advice. CountyAuditors.org is an independent informational directory, not affiliated with any county government.

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