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January
26, 2020
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Water Meter Upgrades
Map & list of properties that have not yet completed the MANDATORY water meter upgrade.
Strategic Plan
Building a stronger Lancaster, block by block.

Popular Services

FAQs
Explore frequently asked questions by keyword, department or subject.
Code Enforcement
Property maintenance, health & building code enforcement.
Fire Safety
Permits, licensing & inspections, smoke detectors, and community outreach.
Parks
Park locations and rental information.
Parking
Parking options and street cleaning & snow removal information.
Planning & Permits
Building permits; business, health & rental licenses; stormwater permits.
Police
Lancaster Bureau of Police website.
Public Records
Public records and Right-to-Know requests.
Trash & Recycling
Trash and recycling collection, Recycling Drop Off Center, and more.
Water & Sewer
Water, sewer and stormwater information.

Featured Events

Jan
27
2020
Zoning Hearing Board Meeting
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Council Chambers, City Hall Annex (Marion Street Entrance)
Jan
28
2020
City Council Meeting
7:30 PM to 8:30 PM
City Council Chambers
Jan
28
2020
State of the City 2020
6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Ware Center
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Latest News

Winter Weather Information

Mayor’s Office

Now that temperatures have dipped and snow is in the forecast, we’d like to remind Lancaster City re…

Winter 2020 Bike Lane Snow Removal Bureau of Operations Department of Public Works
The City of Lancaster’s Department of Public Works is committed to safety and access for all who use the public…
City offices closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day
City offices will be closed on Monday, January 20 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. There will be…
Meet Police Captain Sonja Stebbins Office of Neighborhood Engagement
One of her favorite moments from working all of those years in the Police Bureau, involves two young females that Captain Stebbins would frequently see due to their parents. In the eyes of those girls, Stebbins was a role model and even began to gain their trust.
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Residential Permit Parking

It’s time to renew residential parking permits! Use the buttons below to pay online, or visit the Lancaster Parking Authority office at 30 W. Orange St., Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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State of the City

Join Mayor Sorace for the 2020 State of the City address on Tuesday, January 28 at 6 p.m.
Reserve Tickets

Climate Action Plan

The City of Lancaster’s Municipal Operations Climate Action Plan affirms a renewed commitment to the future of Lancaster City.
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Neighbor of the Month

Celebrating the citizens who make our neighborhoods better!
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Lunch with the Mayor

Lunch with the Mayor will allow Mayor Sorace to meet with residents in a casual environment where she can learn more about them and their neighborhoods.
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Affordable Housing Program RFP

The City of Lancaster has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) to non-profit and for-profit developers of affordable, multi-family, rental housing and owner-occupied new construction. The City will utilize Federal Home Investment Partnership (HOME) Program funds to assist developers with gap financing needed to cover project costs.
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