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September
11, 2024
Trash Pickup On Schedule Street Cleaning On Schedule City Offices Open Today Construction View Closures
Home Rule
On May 16, 2023 voters decided to form a Home Rule Study Commission.
American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funds
The City of Lancaster received $39.5 million in ARPA funds. Learn more about how we’re using them.

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Lead Line Inventory
Verify your water service line material.
Home Rule
Learn more about the Home Rule Study Commission.
Taxes & Fees
Information about City of Lancaster property taxes and fees.
Vision Zero
We’re working to eliminate traffic-related deaths and serious injuries.
Housing Inspections
Information for landlords & property owners.
Parking
Parking options and street cleaning & snow removal information.
Snow & Ice
Snow removal information.
Public Records
Public records and Right-to-Know requests.
Trash & Recycling
Trash and recycling collection, Recycling Drop Off Center, and more.
Media Inquiries
Submit a media inquiry to our Communications Team.

Featured Events

Sep
12
2024
Lancaster Property Reinvestment Board Meeting canceled
5:30 pm to 6:30 pm
City Hall – Polite Council Chambers
Sep
12
2024
Home Rule Study Commission Meeting canceled
6:30 pm to 7:30 pm
City Hall – Polite Council Chambers
Sep
16
2024
Historical Commission Meeting
6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
City Hall – Polite Council Chambers
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Latest News

City of Lancaster Launches Initiative to Inventory Water Service Line Materials

Department of Public Works
Seeking Nominations for Hispanic Community Achievement Award Department of Neighborhood Engagement Mayor’s Office
City of Lancaster Seeking Resident to Fill Vacancy on Traffic Commission Department of Public Works
City of Lancaster Closed for Labor Day
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Bay Street Community Garden Pilot Project

716-728 Bay Street, is a green space situated in the heart of the West Lancaster Jewels neighborhood. Recently, the City of Lancaster acquired the site through a collaboration between the Department of Public Works and the Bureau of Health. The shared vision is to preserve this land as a functional garden.
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Fats, Oils & Grease (FOG)

When washing down a sink or drain, FOG builds up over time and can cause a blockage in your drains, pipes and in sanitary sewers. Learn more about FOG, the issues it can cause and how to prevent it.
Fats, Oils & Grease

Engage Lancaster

Join the City’s online participation platform called “Engage Lancaster”. This tool helps residents lend their voices to City projects. Head over to Engage Lancaster to create an account and get started!
Go to Engage Lancaster

Lead-Safe Lancaster

The City of Lancaster received a $9.7 million grant to remove lead paint hazards from homes within four census tracts south of King Street where 16,000 residents live.
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Local Control for Open Carry

Contact your state legislators and ask them to co-sponsor legislation that would allow municipalities like Lancaster to ban guns from City-owned properties.
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Climate Action Plan

The City of Lancaster’s Municipal Operations Climate Action Plan affirms a renewed commitment to the future of Lancaster City.
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