Lancaster County Voters To Decide On Property Tax Referendum For Library Funding
Lancaster County voters are deciding on a property tax referendum aimed at funding public libraries through a new "library tax" of 0.55 mills.
Harrisburg Lancaster Lebanon York, PA, November 3, 2026 — In Lancaster County, voters are currently deliberating a significant property tax referendum that, if approved, would establish a new dedicated funding stream for public libraries. The proposal centers on a new “library tax” set at 0.55 mills.
The referendum asks residents to weigh in on whether to implement this additional tax on property values. A mill is a unit of tax levy equal to one-tenth of a cent of value. In this case, a tax of 0.55 mills would mean an additional $0.55 for every $1,000 of a property’s assessed value. The funds generated are intended to support the operations and services of the county’s public library system.
Details regarding the specific date of the vote, the total estimated revenue expected from the 0.55-mill tax, or the current budget challenges facing the public libraries were not provided in the information available. Similarly, information about any public forums, official statements from library boards, or voter registration deadlines associated with this referendum was not specified.
The outcome of the vote will determine the future financial support structure for public libraries within Lancaster County, impacting their ability to provide resources and services to the community.
Story summarized from the original created by George Stockburger on www.abc27.com, see more information here.
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