Lancaster County Property Tax Calculator
Locality estimate page for Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Use this county/locality rate for faster screening, then confirm parcel-specific details with your local tax authority.
County/Locality Effective Rate
1.32%
State Effective Rate
1.26%
Sample Annual Tax Difference
$255
Median Home Value (ACS)
$301,100
Median Annual Tax Bill (ACS)
$3,975
Owner-Occupied Households
148,550
The typical owner-occupied home in Lancaster County is valued at $301,100 with a median real estate tax bill of $3,975 per year — an effective rate of 1.32%. Both figures come from the same ACS release, so the ratio is an estimate rather than an aggregate of individual bills.
State Mortgage Context: Pennsylvania
Most counties in this state follow the standard FHA floor framework.
State Effective Tax Rate
1.26%
FHA 1-Unit Floor
$541,287
FHA 1-Unit Ceiling
$1,249,125
In Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, the current county-level estimate is 1.32%, or approximately $5,280 annually on a $400,000 home.
How to Use This County Estimate
Step 1
Enter your property value and assessment assumptions.
Step 2
Apply exemptions that may reduce taxable value.
Step 3
Compare county/locality estimate against statewide fallback.
Lancaster County Property Tax Snapshot
Estimated effective rate: 1.32% · vs Pennsylvania: 1.26% · vs national benchmark: 0.90%
| Home value | Estimated annual tax | Estimated monthly tax |
|---|---|---|
| $250,000 | $3,300 | $275 |
| $400,000 | $5,280 | $440 |
| $500,000 | $6,600 | $550 |
| $750,000 | $9,900 | $825 |
| $1,000,000 | $13,200 | $1,100 |
Compare Nearby Property Taxes
- Lancaster County1.32%
- Adams County1.33%
- Bucks County1.31%
- Lycoming County1.31%
- Chester County1.30%
- Lawrence County1.34%
- Crawford County1.35%
Source Transparency
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (B25103 / B25077)
View sourceLast updated: August 2026
Estimates only. Confirm parcel-specific amounts with the official local taxing authority.
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