East Cocalico Township | Tax Collection

Important Notices

Effective January 1, 2024, the Local Services Tax is collected by the Lancaster County Tax Collection Bureau.

Serves as a fiduciary agent of the Township in an elected or appointed role, responsible for the accurate collection and distribution of local Township and County property taxes and Local Services Tax. The Tax Collector position is an independent elected official, and is not part of the Township Government.

Please Note: Cocalico School District taxes cannot be paid at the East Cocalico Township Office. School district tax payments are handled separately through the Cocalico School District’s tax collection process.

For payment information, due dates, and details, visit the Cocalico School District Tax Info page

Township Real Estate Tax Details

Important Tax Payment Dates

April 30 is the last day to pay taxes during the discount period.
Beginning May 1, the discount period ends and payments must be made at the face amount.
Checks received after the discount period that are written for the discount amount will be returned.

How to Pay Your Township Real Estate Taxes

By Mail

Mail your tax payment to:

East Cocalico Township Tax Collector
100 Hill Road
Denver, PA 17517

Checks and money orders should be made payable to East Cocalico Township Tax Collector.

Mailed payments will be credited according to the postmark date.

Please Note: Cash is not accepted for tax payments.

24/7 Secure Tax Payment Drop Box

For your convenience, a secure tax payment drop box is located outside the front doors of the East Cocalico Township Municipal Building at 100 Hill Road, Denver.

The drop box is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and is emptied daily by the Tax Collector.

When using the drop box:

Place your tax bill and payment together in an envelope.
Make checks or money orders payable to East Cocalico Township Tax Collector.
Clearly write “To: Tax Collector,” your name, and your phone number on the envelope in case the Tax Collector needs to contact you.
Do not place cash in the drop box.

In-Person Payments

If paying your taxes in person, please bring your entire tax bill with you. The top portion of the bill will be stamped and returned to you as your receipt.

Whether paying in person or by mail, please include one copy of your tax bill with your payment. Checks should be made payable to East Cocalico Township Tax Collector.

Proof of Payment

If your property taxes are paid through a mortgage escrow account, your escrow statement may be sufficient proof that your taxes were paid.

Need a Paid Receipt?

If you would like a receipt, mail your entire tax bill along with your payment and a stamped, self-addressed envelope. The top portion of your bill will be stamped as paid and returned to you.

Failure to follow this procedure will result in a $5 charge if you later request a paid receipt.

Tax Collector Contact Info.

Lorraine Kulp
East Cocalico Township Tax Collector

Office Visits: By Appointment Only
Phone: 717-629-4648

Mailing Address:
East Cocalico Township - Tax Collector
100 Hill Road
Denver, PA 17517

Address Changes

Please make sure the mailing address shown on your tax bill is correct.

If your address needs to be changed, contact the Lancaster County Property Assessment Office at 717-299-8381.

The East Cocalico Township Tax Collector cannot make changes to property addresses, as property records are maintained by Lancaster County.

Please note that failure to receive a tax bill does not entitle the property owner to a discount or remission of penalties.