Lancaster County is considering a 2-cent increase in its real estate tax rate for the upcoming fiscal year. If approved, the rate would rise from 55 to 57 cents per $100 of assessed value, generating an additional $1.3 million. The proposed $50.5 million budget would still require over $1.1 million from reserves. Residents voiced frustration during a public hearing, citing past hikes and questioning why property owners shoulder the burden while other sources, like a boat tax, remain off the table. The Board of Supervisors votes on Thursday.
