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August
11, 2022
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Planning Our Future Lancaster
The City of Lancaster is creating a new Comprehensive Plan, the first since 1993. Add your voice!
Water & Sewer Tariffs & Rates
The City has filed a tariff with the PUC for an increase in certain water rates.

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Engage Lancaster
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Taxes & Fees
Information about City of Lancaster property taxes and fees.
Vision Zero
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.
Permits
Forms, permits and documents.
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

Aug
11
2022
Property Reinvestment Board Meeting
5:30 pm
Council Chambers, City Hall Annex (Marion Street entrance)
Aug
15
2022
Historical Commission Meeting
6:30 pm
Council Chambers, City Hall Annex (Marion Street entrance)
Aug
15
2022
Plum Street Roundabout Visioning Meeting
5:30 pm
The Lancaster Science Factory
Join the Department of Public Works for a public meeting where you can learn more about the Plum Street Roundabout.
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Latest News

Richard Mendez sworn in as Chief of Police

Bureau of Police Department of Public Safety
Richard Mendez sworn in as Chief of Police Bureau of Police Department of Public Safety
City of Lancaster Offices Closed for Independence Day Bureau of Operations Solid Waste & Recycling Program
Consumer-grade fireworks put our community at risk; it’s time for change Bureau of Fire Bureau of Police
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Quality & Affordable Housing

The City of Lancaster is committed to using all of the tools we have to create as many affordable housing units as possible. The availability of affordable housing is a key issue for our residents and neighbors in Lancaster County. The Sorace Administration continues to advocate for increased federal and state funds toward creating affordable housing units in Lancaster City and County. Recently, City Council approved a historic $5 million commitment to affordable housing.
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Engage Lancaster

Join the City’s online participation platform called “Engage Lancaster”. This tool helps residents lend their voices to City projects. Head over to Engage Lancaster to create an account and get started!
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Lead-Safe Lancaster

The City of Lancaster received a $9.7 million grant to remove lead paint hazards from homes within four census tracts south of King Street where 16,000 residents live.
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Ban the Sale of Consumer Fireworks in Pennsylvania

Contact your Lancaster County legislators and tell them you want to make our city safe from hazardous consumer grade fireworks that put our neighborhoods in danger.
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Local Control for Open Carry

Contact your state legislators and ask them to co-sponsor legislation that would allow municipalities like Lancaster to ban guns from City-owned properties.
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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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City of Lancaster Commitments to Racial Equity

Mayor Sorace was elected to build a stronger and more equitable Lancaster, block by block. The City of Lancaster has made these commitments to racial and social equity. Some of this work started more than 2 years ago and some is NEW. It is all connected to what has been asked of the City by demonstrators in 2020.
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