**NEW FOR 2026** You can no longer pay your LANCASTER COUNTY & MUNICIPAL REAL ESTATE TAX BILL at the Strasburg Borough Office.
Please see your bill for payment options.
Real Estate Tax
Real estate tax is based on the current assessed value of your property multiplied by the current millage rate. The Borough’s millage rate for 2026 is 3.03.
For example, if the assessed value of your property is $185,000, your annual Borough real estate taxes would be $560.55. The millage rate is determined by the Borough Council and adopted by Ordinance as part of the Borough’s budget by December 31st of each year. Your tax dollars help support 24-hour a day police services/safety protection, public works department services, parks/recreation, and general operating expenses.
**New for 2026** Lancaster County Treasurer will mail real estate tax bills at the end of February each year. If you do not receive your bill, please contact the Lancaster County Treasurer’s Office at 717-299-8222. A 2% discount is offered during the months of February, March and April; the base period includes the months of May and June; and a 10% penalty applies for payments received after June 30th. The real estate taxing period is based on the current calendar year (January to December). Taxes are due by January 6th of the following year and unpaid current-year taxes are turned over to the Lancaster County Tax Claims Bureau on January 10th. If your taxes are paid by your mortgage company, it is your responsibility to forward your tax notice to your mortgage company.
Tax Certifications
Tax Certifications – Your request must be made to Lancaster County Treasurer Office, visit https://lancastercountypa.gov/587/Tax-Certification for instructions or call 717-299-8222.
Local Service Tax (LST)
In 2022 the Borough Council voted to implement the Local Service Tax (LST) that many municipalities have been collecting for years.
LST is collected from persons who work in Strasburg Borough and have a net income of $12,000.00 or more per year. The tax is $52.00 a year and is deducted directly from payroll by your employer or, if self-employed, will need to be remitted to Lancaster County Tax Collection Bureau (LCTCB). For more information visit LCTCB