A large part of the funding for these programs comes from grants from the state and federal government. Each year counties help thousands of families in need of assistance. Counties also oversee all elections, the basis of our democracy. They keep a registry of voters, make sure election equipment is in good working order and ensure that polling places are accessible to everyone who wants to vote. To fund all these important programs, counties rely on taxes based on the value of real estate in the community.
Real estate includes the buildings and land of our homes and businesses.
Your local city, borough or township, and your school district also rely on the real estate tax information. Counties are a very important part of our community. Contact your county commissioners or county councilmembers to find out more about what your county is doing.