July 11, 2026
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.