Real Estate Tax
The real estate tax is the only tax authorized by law to be levied by all classes of local government in the state. Every property owner pays real estate taxes to three independent jurisdictions: the county, the municipality, and the school district. the tax is the assessed value multiplied by the millage rate
Assessment consists of placing a value on real property and applying an assessment ratio. Assessment laws provide for valuing property at full market value for the base hear used in the assessment. The law provides different methods for determining market value, but all properties within the taxing district must be uniformly assessed.
For an assessed value of $100,000 your total taxes owed would be $3,035 and are broken down as follows:
| Tax Unit | Millage Rate | Tax Due |
| South Western School District | 21.8 | $2180.00 |
| York County | 6.9 | $690.00 |
| Manheim Township | 1.50 | $150.00 |
| Manheim Township Fire Tax | .15 | $15.00 |
One Mill is equal to $1.00 per $1000 of assessment
Non-Real Estate Tax
Local Income Tax
The base of the tax is the income from business or employment. A one percent tax is levied on all earned income of township residents. Investment and retirement income is not taxed. For employees, the tax is withheld by the employer and submitted to the local tax office for disbursement. The tax is reported on your W-2 form(s) which must be included with your local tax return.
Please read this notice from the York Area Tax Bureau regarding collection of the local Earned Income Tax.
Realty TransferThe Realty Transfer tax is imposed only on the transfer price of real property within the taxing jurisdiction. When a property is sold within the township the tax is paid at closing and is forwarded to the Township by the County.
Amusement Tax
10% Amusement taxes are levied on the privilege of engaging in an amusement and are based on admission prices to places of amusement, entertainment or recreation. Admissions taxes are somewhat more general, being levied on admissions to all places or events whether or not they constitute amusements.
TAX COLLECTOR FOR REAL ESTATE & ACT 511 TAXES
CAROLYN AMBROSIUS
4288 TRONE ROAD
GLENVILLE, PA 17329
717- 229-2079
clataxcoll@comcast.net