Lancaster County, PA

Lancaster County, PA assessor property search and records

Use this county guide to find official assessor property search resources, recorder and deed links, tax records, GIS parcel maps, permits, and property data insights for Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Search an address or APN, then jump to official county sources or property tax and value data.

Official sources

Lancaster County assessor, recorder, tax, and parcel map sources

Use this table to find the official county source for assessor property search, recorded documents, property tax, GIS parcel maps, permits, and zoning records.

Lancaster County official assessor, tax, deed, GIS, permit, and land-use sources
Record typeOfficial sourceNotes
Assessed valuesLancaster County Property Assessmentco.lancaster.pa.us/154/Property-Assessment
  • Official department page for assessment information.
Property searchLancaster County Property Tax Inquirylancasterpa.devnetwedge.com
  • Primary portal for property tax and assessment data.
Deeds and recorded documentsLancaster County Recorder of Deedswww.lancasterdeeds.com
  • Official portal for recorded documents including deeds and mortgages.
Property taxesLancaster County Real Estate Taxco.lancaster.pa.us/584/Real-Estate-Tax
  • Official county real estate tax information and resources.
GIS and parcel mapsLanCo View GISwww.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html
  • Official county GIS parcel mapping application.
Permits and building recordsLancaster City Permits (Accela)aca-prod.accela.com/lancaster/Cap/CapHome.aspx
  • Permit portal for the City of Lancaster. County-wide permit data may be fragmented by municipality.
Zoning and land useCity of Lancaster Zoningwww.cityoflancasterpa.gov/zoning-info/
  • Zoning information and interactive map for the City of Lancaster. Other municipalities in the county maintain separate zoning ordinances.
County data

Lancaster County tax rates and property values

County and city-level rollups from AssessorSearch indexed property data. Use these values as directional context, then verify parcel-specific details with the official county sources above.

Median estimated value$392,926

Median estimated market value for properties in this county.

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Median assessed value$189,700

Median assessed value from county assessment records when available.

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Median annual property tax$4,360

Median annual property tax amount from indexed tax records when available.

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Median effective property tax rate1.12%

Median effective property tax rate calculated from annual tax and value fields.

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City property data

Top city rollups for estimated value, assessed value, property tax rate, and tax amount.

Lancaster County city-level property value and tax-rate rollups
CityMedian estimated valueMedian assessed valueMedian effective property tax rateMedian tax amount
Lancaster$381,487$178,1001.15%$4,348
Lititz$456,172$227,8501.04%$4,670
Ephrata$386,710$187,7001.16%$4,406
Elizabethtown$369,134$183,0001.33%$4,918
Manheim$394,411$192,6001.10%$4,275
Mount Joy$373,458$178,5001.21%$4,463
Columbia$322,860$147,6001.24%$4,088
Denver$394,639$190,4001.17%$4,477
New Holland$415,146$204,2000.94%$3,888
Quarryville$409,548$202,6000.84%$3,519
FAQ

Lancaster County property records FAQ

Common questions about assessor, deed, tax, GIS, and permit records.

Where can I verify assessed value in Lancaster County?

Use the official Lancaster County Property Assessment for assessed values, parcel details, exemptions, and property characteristics when those records are available online.

Where can I look up Lancaster County property tax bills or payments?

Use the official Lancaster County Real Estate Tax for property tax bills, payment history, due dates, or tax collector records.

Where can I find deeds or recorded documents in Lancaster County?

Use the official Lancaster County Recorder of Deeds for deeds, mortgages, liens, plats, and other recorded documents. These records are usually separate from assessor property-value records.

Where can I view parcel maps or GIS data in Lancaster County?

Use the official LanCo View GIS for parcel maps, map layers, boundaries, and GIS context. GIS maps should be treated as reference tools, not legal surveys.

Can I build a list of Lancaster County property owners?

Use Affix by AssessorSearch for county property owner lists, filters, exports, skip tracing, and outreach workflows.

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