September 19, 2026
taxes
Strong Encouraging School Construction Tax
By: Michelle Smith Richmond County’s new superintendent, Jason Strong, has been priming the Board of Supervisors to consider a possible 1% local sales tax dedicated… Login to continue reading Login…
KING GEORGE VOTES AGAINST REPEALING SELLER’S DISCOUNT
After discussions that ran across several meetings, the King George Board of Supervisors backed away from the idea of repealing the seller’s discount, which allows businesses to keep 3% of the meals tax they collect if the remainder is paid to the County on time.
Westmoreland passes personal property tax relief rates
Westmoreland County Board of Supervisors approved a 20% tax relief rate on personal property for the 2026 tax year.
Northumberland considering semi-annual tax billing
“Do you want twice-a-year billing or do you want DMV?” -Treasurer Pam King
Westmoreland adopts budget with lower than expected tax hike
In Westmoreland, the impending budget adoption seemed poised at one point to drop a 12‑cent increase in taxes.
Northumberland approves Real Estate Tax increase for FY 27
With a unanimous vote, Northumberland Supervisors approved an FY 27 budget that increased nearly $2.7 million year over year to $48,796,856 budget and a 4-cent real state tax increase.
King George approves $146 Million budget w/ Real Estate & Meals Tax hikes
On June 16, the King George Board of Supervisors voted unanimously in favor of a $146,683,998 FY27 budget, up from $138.4 million in FY26.
Lancaster approves $51.4 million budget and real estate tax hike
The Lancaster County Board of Supervisors has adopted a $51,408,170 budget for FY27, along with a 5-cent real estate tax increase to help fund its rising debt obligations.
With 21% Tax Increase on the Table, Northumberland Residents Question Value
On top of the reassessment that boosted property values by more than 58%, Northumberland County has a real estate tax increase on the table that could be as high as 21%. Residents continue not only to object to the increase but to question what they’re getting in return for their money.