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1. What can I use at the County parks and what isn't available right now?

County Parks are open!  Please follow social distancing etiquette when visiting our parks.  Programs and facilities rentals are however subject to closures and cancellations. Visit the Parks and Recreation page below for those updates.

Parks and Recreation page

2. I need to send in subdivision and land development plans. How can I do that?

LCPC is now accepting electronic submissions of subdivision and land development plans. Applications Coordinator Farah Eustace will review each application for completeness and ensure the submittal fee is calculated correctly. She will then contact the applicant about submitting payment for the review fee.

 For instructions on electronic submissions, please click here. Questions? Please contact Farah (feustace@co.lancaster.pa.us) or Dean Severson, Director for Community Planning (seversod@co.lancaster.pa.us).

3. I had an Assessment appeal scheduled. What should I do?

Click on the link for the Property Assessment page to stay up-to-date on assessment appeals scheduling.

Property Assessment page

4. I am a notary and my notary commission is about to expire. What should I do?

The Recorder of Deeds office is providing regular updates on notary information.  Click the link below for the latest information.

Notary Info

5. How do I record a deed?

The Recorder of Deeds office is providing information on how to continue recording deeds.  Please see link below.

Record a deed

6. Will I get an extension on paying my property taxes?

The Treasurer’s Office is providing updates on property tax payments.  Please follow the link below for current information.

Treasurer's office

7. Can I buy a dog license online?

You can!  Padoglicense.com

PA Dog License

8. Can I still get copies of records from Archives?

You can, although please expect a delay as staff is working on a modified schedule.  Please see information below on how to obtain records.

IT/Archives division

9. I know of someone having mental health issues. Who can I contact?

If you are experiencing a mental health emergency that requires immediate attention, please contact Crisis Intervention at 717-394-2631.  Or call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. More information on the mental health services provided by BHDS can be found by following the link below.

BHDS Mental Health

10. I'm concerned about my elderly parents. What services are available to them?

Lancaster County Office of Aging can help!  Please see the link below for a list of their services.

Office of Aging services

11. Someone I know is having a substance abuse issue. Who can I contact?

The Lancaster County Drug & Alcohol Commission can provide those resources for you.  Please see link below.

Drug and Alcohol help

12. I suspect child abuse or neglect occurring. What can I do?

Lancaster County Children and Youth Agency is here to help. To report suspected child abuse or neglect go to www.compass.state.pa.us/cwis or call Childline at 1-800-932-0313 or the Communication Center at 717-293-7724.  You can also follow the link below to see information on child abuse or neglect, plus other services including in-home protection, foster care, and adoption.

Children and Youth Agency

13. Does the County have any current job openings?

A current list of job openings can be found at the link below.

Employment Opportunities