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1. When should I receive my tax bill?

Taxpayers should receive their real estate and personal property tax statements for the current year by the middle part of December.

2. What should I do if I don't receive a tax bill?

Please contact the Lancaster County Treasurer's Office at 402-441-7425 so we can send a duplicate statement and verify billing information. Failure to receive a tax bill does not relieve the obligation to pay taxes and if delinquent, applicable interest, penalties, and fees.

3. What if my mortgage company pays my real estate taxes & I received the tax bill?

State law requires that the notice be mailed to the property owner. Most mortgage companies get their tax information from a private tax service or directly from Lancaster County.

4. What do I do if my address has changed?

Please call the Lancaster County Assessor/Register of Deeds at 402-441-7463 or email the County Assessor.

5. What is the interest rate charged on delinquent taxes?

The interest rate is 14% annually.

6. How do I find the value of my Property?

If you want the value of your property, go to the Lancaster County Assessor's Office.

7. When are my real estate taxes due and delinquent?

Taxes for real estate are due: December 31st.

• 1st half delinquent the following: April 1st.
• 2nd half delinquent the following: August 1st.

If you miss the April 1st deadline or the August 1st deadline, interest will be charged.

8. When are my personal property taxes due and delinquent?

Taxes for Personal property are due December 31st: 

• 1st half delinquent the following: April 1st.
• 2nd half delinquent the following: August 1st.

If you miss the April 1st deadline or the August 1st deadline interest will be charged.