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ALERT! Berks County South Campus Closed Monday, October 5: The Berks County South Campus will be closed to staff and the public on Monday, October 5, to complete a scheduled electrical utility project. The South Campus Building will be without power from 8 am to 5 pm while Met-Ed conducts this work. For safety reasons, no one will be permitted to enter or access the South Campus building for any reason between 8 am to 5 pm on October 5.

The County appreciates the public’s understanding and apologizes for any inconvenience this temporary closure may cause.

News, Notices and Announcements

News, Notices and Announcements

Scam Alert!
Senior Tax Freeze/Exemption of Property Taxes
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Attention: Seniors and Caregivers thereof. There is no "age-based", "senior homestead", or "special form" that freezes or eliminates property taxes.
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Drop Box
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The Berks County Assessment Office installed a drop box for customer convenience.
In-Person Assessment Appeals beginning with April 2026 Appeal Hearings
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The Board of Assessment Appeals voted to have in-person appeal hearings, as opposed to phone-based hearings, beginning in 2026.
New Filing Fees for Assessment Appeals Effective January 1, 2026
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Commissioners adopted Resolution 345.2025 to authorize the revision of the filing fees for the assessment appeals effective January 1, 2026.
Resolution 324-2025--Returned Check Fee
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Commissioners have adopted Resolution 324-2025 on October 23, 2025, regarding Returned Check Fees.