A resident of Lower Paxton Township is subject to a 'real estate' tax levy by the Township, Dauphin County and the Central Dauphin School District an 'earned income tax' levy by the Township and School District, and a 'local services tax' levy by the Township. Each of these local authorities has the power to levy different types of taxes. Please note on your envelope or check “key card renewal”.There are three 'local' authorities with the power to tax the municipality, the county, and the school district. Please make your check payable to Upper Paxton Township and mail to 506 Berrysburg Road, Millersburg, PA 17061. Residents may purchase a key card at the Township Office. A key card is required to access the compost lot. Also do not mix grass and other materials in the bins for the brush because it can not be run through the chipper. No stumps or other large materials are accepted. Upper Paxton Township maintains a compost center on Isle of Q-Road for Township residents to take their twigs and branches for composting. All dogs over six months of age must be licensed. The best way to control your pet is on a leash. This means that when your pet is not on your own property it must be under direct control. It is unlawful to allow dogs, cats, and other pets to run at large. Upper Paxton Township recommends residents to remove all basketball hoops, recreation vehicles or others vehicles from the street during the winter season so they do not intefere with snow plowing. Exception to this is outdoor cooking on a barbecue grill.

No person shall ignite or maintain an outdoor fire within 50 feet of any building or structure belonging to another. Agricultural District in annual crop rotation is specifically excluded. The owner or occupier of a lot must keep the vegetation cut to a height of no more than four inches.

Lower paxton township tax collector