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ALERT! In observance of the holiday: County of Berks offices and buildings will close to the public from 12 PM, December 24, 2024, through December 25, 2024 (reopening 8 AM, December 26, 2024) and 12 PM, December 31, 2024, through January 1, 2025 (reopening 8 AM, January 2, 2025).

Please note – 24/7 operations at the county courthouse and services center will remain operational.

News and Information

Commissioners' Agenda & Minutes

Agenda (This week’s agenda will be posted no less than 24 hours prior to the meeting) 

Commissioners' Board Meeting Minutes

General Announcements

Berks County Seal
County to Close Offices Early 12/24 & 12/31
Wednesday, December 18, 2024

County of Berks offices and buildings will close to the public at Noon on Dec. 24 & 31, 2024. 24/7 operations will remain operational.

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Berks County Seal
Countywide Burn Ban Expires on Dec. 2
Saturday, November 30, 2024

The Burn Ban for Berks County that went into effect on November 2 will expire as scheduled on Monday, December 2.

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Berks County Seal
2025 Proposed County Budget Presented for Public Review
Thursday, November 21, 2024

The County of Berks 2025 Proposed Budget was presented to the Board of Commissioners during their November 21 meeting.

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Featured Information

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County of Berks Data Hub

The Berks County Data Hub is an open data portal that presents various types of County-related data in a fresh, current and easy to navigate platform. While most of the information currently available is geospatial data and related to land records, the data hub will continue to expand to include other important and sought-after County of Berks data sets and records.

Highlights

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Court Services

Check out daily court schedules, jury duty information, virtual court hearings and more resources from the Courts. 

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Economic Development

The County of Berks has opportunities for growth, visit our Economic Development site to learn more.

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Looking for Open Positions?

Visit our online job portal to learn more about employment opportunities and to submit an application.

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Parks and Recreation

Our county has nine unique and beautiful parks to explore through our programming or on your own. 

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Veterans Affairs

Welcome to the Etchberger Veterans Service Center of Berks County, focusing on services assistance veterans of our county.

Other Resources