York Pennsylvania Phone Directory
York is the county seat of York County in south-central Pennsylvania. The city has a long history that stretches back to the American Revolution. York served briefly as the national capital in 1777 and 1778. Today, about 44,000 people call the city home. The York phone directory lists contacts for city hall, the police department, county offices, and public records resources. Residents use these listings to reach local government, pay taxes, request records, and connect with public services throughout the York area.
York Quick Facts
York City Hall Phone Directory
York City Hall is at 101 South George Street, York, PA 17401. This building holds most city departments and serves as the main hub for municipal services. The City of York website lists all departments with their phone numbers and office hours.
The City of York website serves as the online phone directory for all municipal departments.
York County is governed by three commissioners: Julie Wheeler, Scott Burford, and Doug Hoke. The county government handles property records, court filings, and other county-level services. The York phone directory for county offices helps residents find the right department for deeds, wills, and court matters.
Free parking is available in the lot south of York City Hall off George Street. Look for the sign that reads "York City Hall Customer Parking." City Hall is handicapped accessible. Office hours run Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, except major holidays.
York City Police Department Contacts
The York City Police Department serves the city and works with county law enforcement on shared matters. For emergencies, dial 911. For non-emergency police contact, use the numbers listed in the York phone directory.
The York City Police Department page has direct contact information for each unit.
Police reports and incident records can be requested through the department. Criminal investigative reports are not public information in York. They are not available under the Right-to-Know Law. An investigative report may only be obtained with a properly executed subpoena.
Note: The Pennsylvania State Police also serve parts of York County outside the city limits. Their emergency line is 1-800-932-0586.
York Phone Directory for Tax Offices
The Office of the City Treasurer handles property tax payments for York. The office is at 101 South George Street, the same building as City Hall. You can reach the treasurer's office at 717-849-2346 with questions about your tax bill.
York City Council and the York City School Board set the tax millage each year. The millage is multiplied by the assessed value of a property to determine the face tax due. State law allows a 2% discount if taxes are paid within 60 days. A 10% penalty applies if taxes are not paid within 120 days. The Homestead Exclusion may reduce school property taxes for qualifying properties.
The treasurer's office accepts cash, personal checks, certified checks, and money orders. It does not accept debit or credit cards. Checks should be made payable to "City of York" and must include the full 18-digit property ID number in the memo area. A property address alone may not be enough to identify the account.
- Property Tax Certification: $25.00 per parcel
- Transaction History: $20.00
- Duplicate Bill: $5.00
- Duplicate Receipt: $5.00
- Return Check Fee: $40.00
Current year tax amounts are not available online in York. For documentation of payment status, you need a Tax Certification. Allow 48 hours from receipt of payment for processing. Professional accounts for local law offices and settlement companies can be set up by contacting Deputy Treasurer Wanda Ruffin at 717-849-2346.
York Public Records Phone Directory
The City of York handles Right-to-Know requests through the Solicitor's Office. Submit requests to the City of York Solicitor's Office at 101 South George Street, York, PA 17401. The phone number is 717-849-2250. The fax is 717-812-0557. You can also email requests to bflower@yorkcity.org.
Under Pennsylvania's Right-to-Know Law (65 P.S. 67.101), every record held by a government agency is presumed public unless an exemption applies. The law lists 30 exemptions under Section 708(b). These include personal identifying information, criminal investigative records, and attorney-client privileged communications.
When requesting records from York, provide as much detail as possible so the agency can find the right documents. Keep a copy of your request. You will need it if you file an appeal. You do not have to explain why you want the information or how you plan to use it, per Section 703 of the law.
Appeals go to the Pennsylvania Office of Open Records at 333 Market Street, 16th Floor, Harrisburg, PA 17101-2234. The phone number is 717-346-9903. The email openrecords@pa.gov should only be used for appeal submissions and general questions, not for records requests.
Note: Agencies in York have five business days to respond to a Right-to-Know request, with a possible 30-day extension if the record requires redaction or legal review.
York County Records and Contacts
The York County government website provides access to county departments and services. The Recorder of Deeds keeps property records for the entire county. The Prothonotary handles civil court filings. The Register of Wills manages marriage licenses and probate matters.
Delinquent tax information for York is handled at the York County Tax Claim office at 28 East Market Street. Annual school tax bills and interim school tax bills become delinquent after December 31 and must be paid at the county office after February 1 of the following year.
The York County Assessment Office handles Homestead Exclusion applications. These apply only to school taxes. Applications must be received by the county assessment office by the annual deadline. The York phone directory for county offices helps residents find the right department for each type of record or service.
State Resources for York Residents
York residents can access state-level services through the Pennsylvania State Portal at pa.gov. This site links to every state agency and provides online tools for license renewal, vehicle registration, and other services.
The Pennsylvania State Police provide criminal history checks through their online system. PennDOT handles driver and vehicle records. The toll-free number for Driver and Vehicle Services is 1-800-932-4600. The PA Department of Health manages vital records including birth and death certificates. Birth certificates date back to 1915, and death certificates to 1906.
For business entity searches, the Department of State maintains records for all corporations, LLCs, and other entities registered in Pennsylvania. These records can be searched online through the Pennsylvania Business One-Stop Shop.
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