17603 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 17603 (Lancaster, Pennsylvania) pay a median of $3,604/year in property taxes on homes valued at $244,500. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.47%, which is 10% above the Pennsylvania state average of 1.34%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 17603 is approximately $300, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Lancaster County. This is $800 more than the Pennsylvania average of $2,804/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Pennsylvania, 17603 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 17003 (1.47%) and 15626 (1.47%).

In Lancaster, property taxes represent approximately 4.7% of the median household income of $77,156, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Pennsylvania properties are assessed at fair market value with no statewide cap; Lancaster County reassesses according to its schedule, and your newly purchased property will be valued at current market conditions. The Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program offers rebates up to $975 annually for seniors (65+), widows/widowers, and disabled persons with income ≤$35,000 — submit your application to the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue by June 30 each year. File your school district's Homestead Exclusion with the Lancaster County Assessor within 30 days of closing; the exclusion amount is set by your individual school district and reduces school operating tax liability.