2026 Tax Roll Certification and Countywide Reassessment
Summary
Reassessment notices start going out in 2026, property owners can challenge their new values, and the new assessments hit 2028 tax bills. Commissioners stress it's not a tax increase — millage must come down so total county income stays level.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Nov 5, 2026.
Impact analysis
County property tax income of about $60 million can rise at most 10% when new values take effect in 2028, with millage lowered to match.
Property owners who get accurate assessments and a chance to challenge them before 2028.
Nobody directly, though taxpayers may cover added staff raises.
Mentions & discussions (4)
Board of Commissioners — Regular Meeting — 2026-11-05
The county certified its 2026 tax rolls, and officials confirmed new reassessment values go out spring 2027, effective for the 2028 tax year with revenue-neutral millage rates that must come down. Residents will get informal and formal appeal opportunities through October 2027.
Board of Commissioners Video — 2026-02-26
The county treasurer will now collect local taxes for six more municipalities, including South Williamsport and Duboistown. The office says it saves over $100,000 and gives residents weekday business hours, online access, and bank drop-off options.
Board of Commissioners Video — 2026-02-19
The county is set to take over tax collection for 28 more municipalities, bringing in new revenue. The vote got tabled because the Treasurer wants staff raises finalized before taking on the extra work — raising questions about capacity and compensation.
Board of Commissioners Video — 2026-02-12
Reassessment notices start going out in 2026, property owners can challenge their new values, and the new assessments hit 2028 tax bills. Commissioners stress it's not a tax increase — millage must come down so total county income stays level.
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