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Tax Collection

HOURS:

Wednesday’s 8:00am – 2:00pm
 
Additional Hours:
September 21-24        8:00am – 12:00pm & 1:00pm – 4:00pm     
September 28-29        8:00am – 12:00pm & 1:00pm – 4:00pm
November 23-24         8:00am – 12:00pm & 1:00pm – 4:00pm 
 
*  Various appointments may interfere with hours.

 

CONTACT INFORMATION: 

Lynn Giraffa 
Email:               lgiraffa@westmanheimtwp.com (preferred method)
Telephone:       717-632-3155
 

PAYMENTS:

Checks payable to:  Lynn Giraffa, Tax Collector OR WMT Tax Collector
 
**If you desire a stamped/signed receipt, please enclose the ENTIRE bill and a self-addressed, stamped envelope with your payment.**
 
Drop Boxes:    There are two secure drop box options
1. Outside of township building (RED SIGN)
2. Inside the township building lobby beside the Tax Collector Door (Receptionist cannot accept tax payments)
 
Mail:                Lynn Giraffa, Tax Collector
                        2412 Baltimore Pike, Suite 200
                        Hanover, PA 17331

 

TAX STRUCTURE: 
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. 

Example: For an assessed value of $100,000 your total taxes owed would be as follows: 

Tax Unit Millage Rate Tax Due
South Western School District 24.41 $2441.00
York County 7.55   $755.00
West Manheim Township 4.1   $410.00
Real Estate Taxes are based on your assessed value generated by York County Assessment Office (717-771-9232) and the tax rate is determined by the elected officials of each taxing district.
 
York County and West Manheim Township tax bills are combined and issued in February.  South Western School District taxes are issued in July.   
 
Bills are mailed to the property owner and is the taxpayer’s responsibility.  If you have an escrow account please forward the bill to your mortgage company for payment.
 
Interim Tax Bills: If you obtain a building permit for an improvement to your property, you will receive an interim real estate bill due to the increase in assessed value.
 
All current year bills must be paid in full by December 31st of each year.  Personal or business checks will not be accepted after 12/15/2026 as they do not have time to clear.  Money orders or certified checks will be received by 12/31. If bills are not paid, they will be forwarded to York County Tax Claim for collection.