The Department of Assessment is responsible for evaluating Residential, Agricultural, Commercial and Industrial properties, and placing market value assessments on them. It is through this department that equitable and fair evaluations are established on all real estate in York County.

The Tax Claim Bureau is responsible for the collection of all delinquent real estate taxes in York County as well as Rollback Taxes incurred through Act 319 of Pennsylvania State Legislature, commonly known as the “Clean and Green” program.

The new Affordable Medicines Near Home program has also affected the value of real estate in the area.