Civic Issues
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Property Tax Rate
Lancaster is moving forward with a $114.3 million budget and a proposed property tax rate of $0.590925 per $100 of valuation, which will fund city operations and services for the coming year.
5 mentionsLast discussed Aug 31, 2026
CriticalBudget
Stormwater Fee Increase
The city is raising monthly stormwater drainage fees from $7.97 to $10.50 to cover rising maintenance and capital improvement costs across local watersheds, while offering reduced rates for seniors and disabled residents.
7 mentionsLast discussed Aug 17, 2026