06/16/2026
🏡 Did your 2027 Property Reassessment Notice arrive in the mail?
If so, you’ve probably already seen a lot of posts, comments, and opinions circulating online. Unfortunately, not all of the information being shared is accurate.
First and foremost… don’t panic.
The question I’m hearing most often is:
“Does this mean my property taxes are going to skyrocket?”
The answer is: Not necessarily.
A higher assessed value does not automatically mean your property taxes will increase by the same percentage. Some homeowners may see an increase, some may see very little change, and others could even see a decrease depending on where they live.
Here’s why:
✅ Property taxes are calculated using millage rates, which vary by municipality.
✅ While assessed values are increasing, the millage rates used to calculate taxes will be adjusted.
✅ You cannot take today’s millage rate and apply it to your new 2027 assessed value to estimate your future tax bill.
The 2027 millage rates have not yet been established and are expected to be adjusted downward as part of the reassessment process.
The goal of the reassessment is to be revenue neutral, meaning taxing authorities are required to adjust millage rates so they do not collect more revenue overall simply because property values have been reassessed.
If you’d like to learn more, Lancaster County has created a dedicated reassessment information page:
🔗 https://co.lancaster.pa.us/1085/2027-Reassessment-Information
If you believe your new assessed value is significantly higher than your home’s actual market value, it may be worth taking a closer look.
You do have the right to appeal your assessment, and there are specific deadlines and procedures involved. If you’re unsure whether your assessment is accurate, gathering recent comparable sales or speaking with a real estate professional can help you better understand your property’s market value.
As always, I’m happy to help answer questions, explain what you’re seeing, or point you in the right direction.
📞 Feel free to reach out if you’d like to discuss your reassessment notice or anything related to homeownership, buying, selling, or financing.
