Important Dates
Notice
All dates listed reflect the last possible day to act.
Important Tax Collection Dates
| Due Dates | Duty | Statute |
|---|---|---|
| January 1, 12:01 a.m. | Assessment date for all taxable property. | 77-1301 |
| February 1 | First date to apply for Homestead Exemption. | 77-3512 |
| February 1 | Advertise all delinquent real estate taxes in a Legal newspaper of the county for three consecutive Weeks commencing the first week of February. | 77-1804 |
| March 1 | Taxes offered for public sale from advertising list on the first Monday in March. | 77-1801 |
| April 1 | 1st Half Prior Year Real Estate and Personal Property delinquent. | 77-204 |
| May 1 | Last date to file Personal Property Schedule without penalty. | 77-1229 |
| June 1 | Last date for Assessor to notify property owners of increase or decrease in property valuation. | 77-1315 |
| June 1 to 30 | Dates that property owner may file a valuation protest with the Lancaster Board of Equalization. | 77-1502 |
| June 30 | Last date to file for Homestead Exemption. | 77-3512 |
| June 30 | Last date to file a request for Special Assessment for Qualifying Agricultural Land (Greenbelt). | 77-1345 |
| July 1 | Last date to file or amend personal property schedule with a 10% penalty; after this date, all personal property added is subject to a 25% penalty. | 77-1233.04 |
| August 1 | 2nd Half of Prior Year Real Estate and Property Tax becomes delinquent. | 77-204 |
| October 15 | Last date for the Lancaster County Board of Equalization to set current tax year rates (Levy Date). | 76-1601 |
| November 1 | Distress Warrants presented to Sheriff. | 77-1718 |
| December 1 | It is suggested that tax statements for both real and personal property be mailed during December. | 77-1701 |
| December 31 | All property taxes levied (real and personal) become due and payable. | 77-203 |