[Last amended 12-19-2023 by Ord. No. 10-2023]
A. A tax
is hereby levied on all persons and property within the City of Lancaster
subject to taxation for the year 2024: for general revenue purposes,
12.64 mills on each dollar of assessed valuation of real estate, the
same being the sum of $1.264 on each $100 of said assessed valuation.
B. This tax,
for billing purposes, shall be included in the billing of the tax
levied on property for general revenue purposes at the rate of 12.64
mills on each dollar of assessed valuation of real estate.
[Last amended 12-19-2023 by Ord. No. 10-2023]
Taxes on real estate imposed under §
270-26A may be paid, without discount, in three equal installments, the first of which shall be made on or before March 10, 2024, the second of which shall be made on or before June 9, 2024, and the third of which shall be made on or before September 8, 2024. Notwithstanding the aforementioned dates, the effective installment payment dates shall be those printed on the real estate tax bill sent to each property owner by U.S. Mail. Payment of the first installment by a taxpayer before March 10, 2024, or by the first installment payment date on the real estate tax bill if such date is after March 10, 2024, shall be conclusive evidence of his/her intention to pay on the installment plan. Failure to pay the second and/or third installments before the due date thereof shall be subject to the same penalties as provided by law.
This article shall become effective with the
calendar year beginning January 1, 1977, and each calendar year thereafter.