Tax Collector

 
IMPORTANT NOTICE
 
Effective January 1, 2024, the Local Services Tax is collected
by the Lancaster County Tax Collection Bureau.
 
Please click here to contact the Tax Collection Bureau. 
 
 

REAL ESTATE TAX INFORMATION

APRIL 30th IS THE LAST DAY TO ACCEPT TAXES FOR THE DISCOUNT PERIOD
 
STARTING MAY 1st THE DISCOUNT PERIOD ENDS
CHECKS MUST BE MADE OUT FOR THE FACE AMOUNT IN ORDER TO BE PROCESSED FOR PAYMENT
CHECKS RECEIVED THAT ARE MADE OUT FOR THE DISCOUNT AMOUNT WILL BE RETURNED
 
A new secure lock box was recently installed at the Township for anyone wishing to drop off their tax payment. The drop box is located on the outside of the front doors, is secure, available 24/7, and emptied daily by the Tax Collector. Located at East Cocalico Township Municipal Building, 100 Hill Road, Denver.

All payments that are mailed to the office will be credited according to the post-marked date.

If you require a receipt, MAIL ENTIRE BILL and stamped self-addressed envelope with your payment. The top portion of your bill will be stamped and mailed back to you. Failure to follow the procedure, will result in a $5 charge if you request a paid receipt.

CASH IS NOT ACCEPTED FOR TAX PAYMENTS. Checks and money orders are acceptable forms of payments - please make checks or money orders out to East Cocalico Township Tax Collector.

Please make sure your address is correct on your tax bill. If your address is incorrect, please call the Lancaster County Property Assessment Office at 717-299-8381.

Please note that failure to receive your tax bill does not entitle property owner to a discount or remission of penalty on taxes.

Tax Collector office cannot make any changes to your address as the County maintains the property records.

EAST COCALICO TOWNSHIP TAX COLLECTOR: Jill Cordan

HOURS & TIME
  • 04/23 - 04/25 6PM to 7:30PM
  • 04/28 - 11AM to 1PM
  • 04/29 - 04/30 6PM to 7:30PM
  • If you have tax questions please call (717)336-1721 (leave voicemail) or e-mail TaxCollector@ECT.town. Thank you.
PAYMENTS: Mail your tax payment w/receipt to East Cocalico Township Tax Collector, 100 Hill Road, Denver, PA 17517. Note the secure drop box that is available 24/7 located at the front doors of the Township Municipal Building (100 Hill Road, Denver). Please place your bill with payment in an envelope before placing in the drop box (please make checks or money orders out to East Cocalico Township Tax Collector), and clearly write on the envelope: (1) To: Tax Collector, (2) your name, and (3) your phone number in case the Tax Collector needs to contact you. If you require a receipt, MAIL ENTIRE BILL and stamp self-addressed envelope with your payment. The top portion of your bill will be stamped and mailed back to you. Failure to follow the procedure, will result in a $5 charge if you request a paid receipt.
 

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.

Staff Contacts

Name Title Phone
Jill Cordan Tax Collector 717-336-1721