Soon, the value of all real estate properties in Dauphin County will be reassessed as a result of an order from the Pennsylvania Courts.
Counties have a tough job doing many things for many people.
Resources to support the community's needs and maintain high quality service are limited. The property tax is the primary revenue source available to Pennsylvania's local governments. Thus, the responsibility of funding important programs is placed upon property owners. There has been much debate about the fairness of the local property tax. This is an issue for the state legislature.